Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed

…just the past five days. “These are human-caused fires,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The cause of the majority of these wildfires are from individuals conducting…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…Sheet – 2021 This fact sheet is adapted from Southern Pulpwood Production, 2021. The full report presents the findings of a 100 percent canvass of pulp mills that drew roundwood…

High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning

…in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The decision to burn must be made on specific weather…

Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007

…cabs, enveloped by dense, black smoke. At one point, Sorrells radioed them directions to blast their horns, so rescuers could pinpoint their locations. It was then that Sorrells also realized…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…Amicalola Falls State Park is a great fall drive with nice yellow, orange, and red colors. Amicalola Falls provides a kaleidoscope of autumn splendor. Northeast: Elevations above 3,000 feet have…

Ask The Arborist

…tree service and avoiding many of the pitfalls involved PDF How to Take Pictures of Your Tree When requested to send photographic images of your tree to an arborist for…

Firewise USA® Program

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