Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…requirements in various media and is built on an acronym that emphasizes legal burning responsibilities. It advises burners to carefully plan their burn by remembering to “Take Five,” and follow…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…entity, and lands owned by local governments (cities, counties, Board of Education, etc.), excluding corporations whose stocks are publicly traded or legal entities principally engaged in the processing or manufacturing…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…landings; managed with native trees appropriately stocked on the property (except temporarily for areas being reforested) and wildfire risk (in wildfire-prone areas) is minimized by strategically placed firebreaks. Forestry Practices…
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
…endanger the natural resources on the land; and, materially affect future use of the land. Forestry Practices Covered Practices necessary to restore forests either through natural or artificial regeneration. This…
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
…& commercial thinning, road stabilization and wildlife management practices. Pay Rate Landowners receive a pay rate based on 75% of the cost of installing the practice. Historically, underserved farmers may…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…personally have been very impressed with his attitude and willingness to give full effort on whatever we are working on. I think UGA has a good one in this young…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…changes. “The changes to the law really strengthen the prevention of wildfires caused by escaped yard debris burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Part of the new law…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…east of US 129 is especially nice for these species. Higher elevation drives provide the best color opportunity. Oktoberfest is starting in Helen this month, and the Blairsville Sorghum festival…
GFC Leaf Watch
…in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components. PDF NTG Fall Color Supplement These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather,…
NTG Fall Color Supplement
These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather, genetics, and other components can give variations to the general. Nature determines fall color, not exact science.
