Taxes & Estate Planning
…eligible for the reforestation deduction and amortization election. Basic Steps of Estate Planning Planning your estate prior to your (or your spouse’s) death is optional. A plan prepared by you…
Green Buffers for Screening and Noise Reduction
This document discusses basic landscape tools and guidelines for optimizing sound reduction and visual screening.
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…Crowns thin, turn light green to yellow and have shortened needles that may be tufted at the branch ends. These symptoms are very noticeable when sick trees are compared to…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Pine Bark Beetles
…or minimize bark beetle damage, it is important to have a basic knowledge of the insects and be capable of identifying the problem. Identification Although there is a size difference…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…We were instructed to study the IRPG as we were introduced to various situations and training topics throughout the week. By mid-afternoon, our instructors had covered basic wildfire terms, safety,…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…shift in our ecosystems’ ability to support basic birdlife. Birds and people both need healthy habitats to thrive. By maintaining healthy forests and employing sound forest management practices that take…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…Basic Wildland Fire Training, Wildland PPE at a 50/50 match, and assists the Georgia Fire Academy. During my time as Rural Fire Defense Manager, I have had the opportunity to…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…descriptions are posted to give families an overview of basic facts about camp dates, offerings, lodging, and much more. At billylancastercamp.com you’ll see that this camp gives middle school students…
