Georgia State Wildfires 2012 to Present
View interactive map of wildfires in Georgia from 2012 to the present.
County Extension Offices
Connecting with your Extension County Office can keep you up to date with events, programs, and services just for you.
USDA Office of Environmental Markets
The Office of Environmental Markets (OEM) is a new office created within the U.S. Department of Agriculture to catalyze the development of markets for ecosystem services.
U.S. Forest Service – Invasive Insects
Resource information for invasive insects from the U.S. Forest Service
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
For students to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl. 1st through 5th grade students
Green Cities: Place Attachment & Meaning
Place attachment and meaning are particularly relevant when considering issues of urban development and community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary.
Green Cities: Safe Streets
his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning city trees, and transportation safety.
Green Cities: Social & Cultural Strengths
Urban green spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for research studies.
Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety
This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety.