North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2023 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…serve. That’s why a group of 44 members of the GFC recently gathered at Unicoi State Park and Lodge to undergo three days of leadership training led by Dr. Lauren…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…my trip to New York City to walk in the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was truly memorable. As Georgia’s state forester, I was honored to be invited to join…
Forest Certification Programs
…equally in environmental, economic, and social programs. These programs are administered by independent organizations that are separate from State and Federal government agencies. Each has third party certification procedures, and…
Forest Certification
…are separate from State and Federal government agencies. Each has third party certification procedures, and each has been approved and endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…aquifers, reduces flooding, and moderates the climate. promotes healthy exercise and access to more locally grown food. Maintaining a Green Georgia Coast Multiple state and local partners have been utilizing…
Educator Resources
…the state forestry agencies representing 13 southern states. It is intended to help children across the South become interested in careers in forestry at an early age. PDF Project Learning…
People of Forestry: Discover Careers in the Forest Activity Booklet
People of Forestry – Discover Careers in the Forest is an outreach project of the Southern Group of State Foresters and the state forestry agencies representing 13 southern states. It is intended to help children across the South become interested in careers in forestry at an early age.
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Commission are required for any outdoor burning in the state to help prevent wildfires and problems generated by smoke. In 54 counties, primarily in north Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…and the USFS, Georgia deploys traps across the state every year to detect the presence of the moth. Although the threat is always present, there are no known infestations currently…
