North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…the air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfires usually increases at this time of year, and we will be closely monitoring fire weather and…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…mostly north and central Georgia counties (listed below) do not allow hand-piled yard debris and land-clearing debris burns from May 1 to September 30. For complete details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia…
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY
On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details.
Southern Pine Beetle Coloring Book
Educational tool for learning about the southern pine beetle.
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
A new report shows Georgia’s forest industry continues to deliver strong results for the state’s economy. According to a Georgia Forestry Commission report provided by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s…
People of Forestry: Discover Careers in the Forest Activity Booklet
People of Forestry – Discover Careers in the Forest is an outreach project of the Southern Group of State Foresters and the state forestry agencies representing 13 southern states. It is intended to help children across the South become interested in careers in forestry at an early age.
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…help communities to manage and expand their public trees. Tree City USA Communities in Georgia In Georgia, more than 150 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City…
