High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…Georgia. While the GFC drone has assisted with multiple burns, the GDNR systems were used to burn the majority of those acres. While we expect to discover additional opportunities for…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…are all benefits people appreciate, putting dollars into dirt and saplings isn’t always priority when countless municipal projects are needed. That’s where Georgia ReLeaf comes in! Georgia ReLeaf is a…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…can be integrated into lessons with the interactive booklet, “People of Forestry: Discover Careers in the Forest.” This fun publication is designed for grades 3 – 5 and is aligned…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…people to checking the final products as they rolled out the door, gave me a deeper appreciation for the work and care that goes into this field every step of…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…events still top of mind, it’s the ideal time for at-risk areas to take steps that can help protect people and property.” Applications for CWDG funding will be accepted until…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. “The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes the desire for people to utilize fire…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
…County was the result of arson. Investigators are asking for the public’s help with any information related to the person or people responsible for this and any other fires. The…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…meet eight standards of sustainability. ATFS certified properties are managed for multiple purposes: water, wildlife, wood and recreation – all qualities that Mr. Hodges continues to exemplify on his property….
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…For each tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted in its place, making them a renewable resource. When people purchase them, they also support local economies. So what are…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…technology, people travel the globe more now than at any other time in human history. In addition, global commerce is busier than ever with goods being shipped all over the…
