Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2022 Local landscapes come alive in springtime with beautiful buds, sprouts, and flowers. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) forest health specialists are requesting, however, we “be…
Needlecast in Pines
…dropping or a fungal disease that can affect needle health. This spring, landowners in north Georgia (mostly central and east) reported large numbers of “dying” pine trees. In reality, there…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “As you plan outdoor activities this summer, remember that any kind of spark or ember can be a hazard, especially when they’re near…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…you can be proud of your support of Georgia’s forest landowners when purchasing live over manufactured. Our state’s 24 million acres of forestland sequester more than 1.5 billion metric tons…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…landowners across the state. Region Managers will manage all aspects of agency business in their regions and will serve on the GFC’s Executive Leadership Team. The new Region Managers are:…
Pardon Our Smoke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2024 You may notice smoke rising over Georgia this weekend and into March. That’s because land managers working to enhance wildlife habitat and forested areas…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…of these include landowner associations, logger associations, conferences, schools, and many other outdoor events. Cost-share assistance is available to landowners who want to treat and eradicate invasive plants on their…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…efficient and less expensive. But what if that forest above ground is disturbed? “Up top headwaters” impact the entire filtration process. Urban and suburban sprawl is removing swaths of land…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in a 15-county area of southwest Georgia can take pride in receiving wildfire protection and much more from the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC)…
More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
…assists rose 24%, and more significantly 33% in acres treated, this past year. Notably, these burns are conducted on private land, for private landowners utilizing state services to better manage…
