Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge

…weekly average count. The average number of SPB per-trap per-day was 16.5, which is considered in the low range. Echols County had the greatest overall SPB per-trap per-day catch at…

“Wildfires in Georgia”

…whereas Georgia averages about 3,500. Georgia does have a “wildfire season,” however, and it runs from February through May. It can also be hazardous. Newnan recently had a 39-acre fire…

Care For Your Trees

…I plant a tree?” This is a common question, and tree planting and establishment guidelines have changed considerably over the past 20 years. Learning how to plant a tree and…

Community Resources

…illustrations of trees native to Georgia. PDF Save Energy – Plant Trees! This video provides insights into the value of planting trees. Video Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation…

Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards

…recognition.” The Area team is commended for maintaining average wildfire sizes below five acres and for prompt and appropriate responses to reported wildfires with an under-five-minute-average response time. Area 9…

Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed

…outdoor burning during times when weather conditions are unfavorable.” Sorrells said homes, outbuildings, and motorized equipment have been lost to these wildfires and private citizens have been injured, some seriously….

Christmas Tree Vendor Directory

…10AM – Dark Sun: 1PM – Dark Barn Hill Tree Farm Ed, Linda, Matthew Mannino 417 Oklahoma Avenue West Dahlonega, GA, 30533 Phone: 770-851-2432 County: Lumpkin Off Auraria Road in…

Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia

…Be 50 feet from any structure (homes, shed, barns, etc.) TIME – Burn only from sunrise to sunset ATTENDANCE – Never leave your fire unattended and it must be out…