Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…number one forestry state in the nation,” said Lowrimore, “and our private forest landowners provide an enormous carbon sink for the state. By putting numbers and formulas to the carbon…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…learned while in the classroom. Each day would follow suit with a few variations, depending on special guest speakers, weather conditions, and technical support. If you are an extrovert like…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…know the local ordinances by contacting county or city officials. The local fire department is a good source of information. Recognize and know that fireworks start wildfires. Don’t ignite fireworks,…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…you plan to set them off yourself, be sure you know the local ordinances by contacting county or city officials. The local fire department is a good source of information….
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…facets of life that can lead to tree decline. Interning with the Urban & Community Forestry Department showed me how the Georgia Forestry Commission works to maintain and improve our…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…of this distinction,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Throughout his 40-year career, he has been dedicated to wildfire prevention awareness and has led numerous federal fire prevention teams…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…opportunity for GFC personnel from all departments to meet face to face bringing together old friends and the chance to make new ones. Strengthening bonds across the agency in this…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…of carbon annually and provide each of us with environmental services and products we depend on all year long. Clean air. Filtered water. Homes for wildlife and places for camping,…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…deposit. A list of these offices can be found on the GFC’s webpage at: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-health/soil-injector-loan-program-for-hemlock-woolly-adelgid/. The two most common insecticides used are imidacloprid and dinotefuran. Imidacloprid is used on trees…