OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…safety guidelines, and any local ordinances governing outdoor burning. The five safety precautions now mandated by law include set spacing between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise…
PLT and Me!
…Environmental Sciences and helps fulfill the land-grant university mission of outreach and service. With a strong network of offices located in every Georgia county, UGA Extension employs people to teach…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…follow specific laws, fire safety guidelines, and any local ordinances governing outdoor burning. The five safety precautions now mandated by law include set spacing between fires and woodlands and structures,…
Carbon Registry
…the project are recorded in the Georgia Carbon Registry and credits are issued to participants – typically building owners. Participation is voluntary. The guidelines provided in this document strive to…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…A clear, open space away from dry grass, brush, or flammable materials is required. It should be a safe distance from forests, fields, and structures that could catch fire. Keep…
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…in volume, disease resistance, and other gains in physical properties such as straightness. Also notable are our Controlled Mass Pollinated seedlings in a limited number, which utilize superior parent pollen,…
My Firewise Experience
…fire prevention. I have learned that knowing about fire safety and fire prevention is critical and should be stressed more often. It is important to do your best to protect…
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
…event online, as we stream live from GFC’s forested headquarters. To join the party, go to facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission. To learn more about Smokey Bear’s birthday opportunities, go to smokeybear.com/reading-challenge. For information…
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN TO BE LIFTED OCTOBER 1
…by law are: set spacing distances between fires and woodlands and structures, burn times from sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness…
