Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…world,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator Lynne Womack. “It’s especially bad because it crowds out native ecosystems of both plants and animals, and is threatening endangered species. It’s…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…loss and land fragmentation are challenges being encountered by forest managers in the WUI. Traditional solutions to problems such as insect infestations and stormwater run-off are difficult to apply as…
Ecosystem Services
The United Nations led a four-year assessment of the status and trends of the world’s ecosystems. This Millennium Assessment groups ecosystems services into four broad categories: Provisioning Services: The production…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…Georgia. The winner is determined annually by the impact it has on the state, and even the nation, by considering all factors foresters participate in year around to assist landowners….
GFC and COVID-19
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…birch, hickory, and poplar are starting to shed leaves and showing faint shades of yellow and brown. Dogwood appears to be the first species to offer the most significant color…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…hickory, and poplar are starting to shed leaves and showing faint shades of yellow and brown. Dogwood appears to be the first species to offer the most significant color changes…
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
…implement approved emergency forest restoration practices. Application Process Get more program details To apply: check with the Farm Service Agency at your local USDA Service Center regarding EFRP sign-up periods….
