Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Changes to 12-6-90 include specific requirements of those intending to burn outdoors. A Georgia Forestry Commission communication campaign is informing landowners of these…
Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
…to $35.9 billion. Almost half of Georgia’s forestry related jobs are located in three regions: The Atlanta Regional Commission, Southern Georgia, and Southwest Georgia. “The Georgia Forestry Commission works daily…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…ranking forestry number one in compensation among all Georgia industries.” The impact values of urban and community forestry are separate values from the impact of the traditional forest industry, which…
Teacher Conservation Workshop
…water. Participants learn hands-on practical exercises that can supplement their classroom curricula and student projects. Certification in Project Learning Tree, WET, and WILD are awarded at the completion of the…
Marietta TreeKeepers
Tree advocacy group.
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…of the tree and clogs this pathway. When a critical level of this vascular tissue can no longer function, moisture stress occurs in the tree and death soon follows. Furthermore,…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…week than to water a little bit each day. In summer during periods of drought and high temperatures, the tree may require watering the specified amount twice a week. When…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of the nutrients, sugars, and resources moved from the leaf back into the stem. The tree can then seal off its woody tissue to conserve those resources for reallocation next…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…is rare that so many people within different fields of the same profession can come together to teach and help future foresters grow and learn. These professionals use their knowledge…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…you can do outdoors, including a scavenger hunt! Check out the GFC YouTube channel where you can find videos on aging a tree using tree rings, a look at wildland…
