Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…is currently conducting research and interviews and the top three candidates will be presented to GFC’s BOD, which will recommend one finalist to the Governor for appointment before the end…
EAB Update (2020)
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first detected in Georgia in 2013 in DeKalb and Fulton Counties and has now been found in 37 counties in Georgia. As of September 2020, there are infestations in 36 states and five Canadian provinces.
Georgia Census 2020
…is time consuming or difficult, don’t! It’s easy to access online and the questionnaire only takes about 10 minutes to complete. It’s safe, secure and confidential and your information and…
V Smoke
VSmoke-Web is a web-based implementation of VSmoke (Lavdas, 1996) and is designed to assist with planning prescribed burns in the Southern United States.
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…northern half of the state. From May 1 through the end of September, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the restrictions to protect air quality from emissions that may increase…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
The Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative began as a concept in 2015. Several states, federal, private, and non-governmental partners worked together to launch this project. It was established in…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…is to pick routes that provide change in elevation. Be aware of possible flooded crossings or high water fords. Drives that go over mountains or through the major gaps include:…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…to allow crews to get to others blocking the roads. As such, the shoulders still have tree remnants right up to the road’s edge. Use caution when exploring new routes.…
Pine Bark Beetles
…and shape. SPB pitch tubes are usually found in the bark crevices, while Ips pitch tubes are usually found on the bark plates. Once the beetles enter the tree, they…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…United States has increased its lumber-making capacity by about 11% over the last five years. Although lumber companies haven’t shown much interest in hurriedly building more mills in answer to…
