Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…2006. Although interest is keen among some growers, the UGA lab simply can’t process the number of samples that would be required to implement the program. The group is seeking…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…burns. To accommodate residents’ needs, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has extended the traditional beginning of its summer burn ban in Troup County. The annual burn ban will, instead, begin…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…benefits of trees. Tree Advocacy Group Development and Support – Projects that organize or train tree boards and projects that develop or enhance a non-profit 501(c)3 group’s ability to support…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…for the group. A reverent moment occurred during the field portion of the tour, when one participant asked if the group could take a moment, pause, and listen to sounds…
Forest Certification Programs
Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they…
Water Quality & BMPs
…focus with projects underway across the state. A USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration grant is being matched by a group of water utilities and the Savannah River Clean Water…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…the classroom or field day exercises. The required courses and links are as follows: S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior This course, developed by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG),…
Forest Certification
…plan. This is good idea whether you decide to pursue certification or not. Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards…
Tree Ordinances
…communities with revising existing ordinances and developing new ones. It provides information ranging from how to form a working group to developing a draft tree ordinance. Review community tree ordinances:…
