Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…411 (or head North on Hwy 76 into Blue Ridge). North Central GA: Now is the time to make a day trip or weekend getaway to the majestic north Georgia…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…boom. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber prices have more than tripled since April of last year. This boom has clearly created profit opportunities for sawmills and…
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…and suppress current beetle infestations. Eligibility Non-industrial landowners, which means any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe or other native group, other private legal entity, excluding corporations whose stocks…
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
Eligibility Must be private land or Tribal land which will restore, enhance or measurably increase the likelihood of recovery of a threatened or endangered species, improve biological diversity and increase…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…In the Southeast, more than 44% of the total water supply, or about 98 trillion gallons, comes through state and private forests before it makes its way into waterbodies. This…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…If you are not located in west-central Georgia, you may still have access to a trailer. Golden Triangle RC&D in Terrell Co. currently has a trailer available to rent and…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…extend up to 100 feet around a building, so trimming tree branches, cleaning gutters and decks, and removing flammable items are wise actions to take now.” To contact the fire…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…tabletop demonstration. Our objectives were to evaluate the situation and think of ways to mitigate the wildfire while protecting lives, homes, and property. This was a tricky situation, mandating our…
STEM & Forestry
…classroom and more tailored opportunities, such as STEM labs, field trips, or visits with STEM/STEAM Centers. There is an abundance of resources to support educators in their STEM/STEAM journeys, but…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…landowners, we have had to take a “trial and error” approach, persisting in figuring out what questions to ask agencies, which people are willing to provide us with the correct…
