Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…species on your land can provide great benefits for birds, particularly during the breeding season. As a general rule, land managers should retain and preserve a diversity of native trees,…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…fire-free summer.” For more information about annual summer burn restrictions visit the Georgia EPD website https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia/summer-open-burning-ban. For more information, burn permits, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency is leading the establishment of a special committee that will create rules governing the registry and an independent auditor who will certify GFC-registered carbon…
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…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia law classifies outdoor burning in several categories. In counties not included in the outdoor burn ban, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds residents they must continue to…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…this. Smokey Bear taught us a long time ago to be careful with fire and most of us know the rules about keeping our yard debris fires safe. We watch…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…out of control quickly and resulted in loss of property, injuries, and tragically, a private citizen’s loss of life. It is crucial to understand that even when the rules are…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…unpredictability. County officials and fire departments are good sources of information for local rules. Ensure fireworks are handled only by responsible adults who understand the risks and proper usage techniques….
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…fire escape due to different factors, or when we overestimate our skill or comfort level. Be familiar with outdoor burning rules and regulations. If using outdoor burning as a tool…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…the land does not abide by society’s rules. Work needs to be done, and you have been extremely patient in working with GFC to move forward. Thank you. Here is…
