Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…Consulting; Troy Harris, Director of Timberlands, Jamestown, LLC; Bill Howard, President of Claude Howard Lumber Co.; Dr. Jacek Siry, UGA, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources; Dr. Valerie Thomas,…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness and suppression tools. Full details including…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…that can make the season super fun and, dare we say, educational? Summer break is a time for kids to create memories with friends and family and develop important social…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…from different cultural backgrounds and heard their experiences out in the field. I am so grateful that these men and women participating in the Wildfire Academy are willing to put…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…a small fire can become out of control and ignite grass, vegetation, and forestlands, as well as structures and property. As you plan outdoor activities, please consider some very important…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…learned what truly goes into CRP, and I was able to enjoy the qualification process for most stands of timber. Along with CRP enrollments, I worked with other foresters on…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…For example, a GFC “Making the Shade” grant gives money to schools to plant trees around playgrounds and shade their kids at recess. The Georgia Releaf grant supports communities that…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…precautions were taken in advance, if a wildfire does result.” The five safety precautions mandated by law are: set spacing distances between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from…
2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
