Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…our communities.” Georgia Forestry Commission Acting Director Gary White will open the meeting with an update on “The State of Fire in Georgia.” Recent air quality episodes will be discussed…
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to Exceptional Drought (D4)—changes for your location, and learn how long your region has been in drought. U.S. drought outlooks are updated: Get an email twice…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…taking a brisk walk. It can be broken up into shorter or longer periods of exercise. Three 10-minute walks a day with your dog, three one-hour long walks with a…
Health & Recreational
…one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, and working forests play a big role ensuring healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more. PDF Green Cities:…
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…session will also be offered online at GaTrees.org. “The state is taking new steps to meet challenges created by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,” said Georgia Forestry…
Environmental
…Community trees across the United States store 6.5 million tons of carbon per year, resulting in a savings of $22 billion in control costs. Stable Weather Research demonstrates that urban…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…Hwy 157. Turn right on Scenic Hwy 189 (or continue on Hwy 136 to Cloudland Canyon State Park). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock City. Drop…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…Forestry Association, Forest Resource Consultants, University of Georgia, WestRock, Rayonier, and American Tree Farm System. Campers stay in cabins with other participants under the supervision of counselors. Meals are taken…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…replacing a university parking lot with trees. A complete list of projects and their locations can be found here: https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program. For more information about tree planting and services of the…
My Firewise Experience
My Firewise Experience By Noah Futch My name is Noah Futch, and I have just finished my senior year at White County High School and will attend the University of…