Prescribed Fire Advisories
…2020 Burke, Jenkins, Richmond and Screven Kellan Jones (706) 318-9644 January 30, 2020 Charlton, Clinch and Ware Brantley Boatright (912) 496-7366 January 28, 2020 Glynn and McIntosh Blaine Tyler (912)…
Heterobasidion Root Disease (formally Annosum Root Disease) in Georgia
…are infested with pine bark beetles and this is a bark beetle problem. Further inspection of these stands reveals they have a more serious problem called Heterobasidion Root Disease (HRD)….
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…of Entomology Georgia Department of Natural Resources USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Georgia Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service Water Quality Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection…
GFC and COVID-19
…have temporarily altered the way we’re working, fulfilling our mission to you and the state of Georgia remains unchanged. Our primary concern is for the safety of our customers and…
Hazards of the Forest
Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter.
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…which instated a statewide “shelter in place” order in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The Georgia Forestry Association has prepared an issue brief, which provides analysis and…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…receives from Georgia’s citizens and policymakers. That being said, prescribed fire remains an often-misunderstood and sometimes-feared tool that must be carefully managed. This is why we continue to search for…