GFC Centennial
Long, long before there were people dedicated to the sustainability of the resource, there were trees. Millions upon millions of acres, stretching beyond the horizon in every cardinal direction. The…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…dedicated forestry professionals,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “The State Lands team has widened its reach tremendously over the past few years. It serves an extensive and diverse…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 28, 2021 On May 1, a ban on outdoor burning begins in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the…
Southern Pine Beetles
…also reduces the rate at which beetles can spread. Stands should be thinned to a basal area of 80 square feet or less. Chemical or mechanical release of pine stands…
Weather Conditions within a 24 hour period
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Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…sunrise to sunset A – Attendance – Person responsible on-site until the fire is extinguished R – Reasonable precautions – Tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire. Please click on…
Shortleaf Pine & Oak Restoration in the Georgia Cumberlands Cost Share Project
…Georgia counties; Priority will be given to landowners not enrolled in other cost share programs General Guidelines Treatment area must be a minimum of 10 acres; Priority will be given…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…to help the timber industry as well as the environment. “It’s a service that has real economic value and we’re currently getting it for free. We need to develop markets…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
One of the most important aspects of sustainable forestry is connecting with the next generation of passionate professionals. We reach out to them in a number of ways, including camp…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…used to “scratch lines” to reach the mineral soil. And let’s not forget the fuel needed to run the chainsaws; it’s heavy! And all the while they must wear full…
