Pardon Our Smoke

…threatened and endangered plants or animals who are dependent on post-fire conditions, opening up feeding areas for wildlife, improving timber production, and burning off ground fuels to reduce the risk…

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…close to 4,000 prescribed-burn hours and served on eight out-of- state deployments in support of wildfire suppression. The Area 9 team serves the following counties: Baker, Mitchell, Berrien, Colquitt, Brooks,…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…to lung and heart disease in humans. And it’s why the GFC works closely with the GA Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Department of Natural Resources to improve air quality…

Carbon Registry

…the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are increasing by about three billion metric tons every year. As air pollution increases, so do the number of health problems for Georgians. Planting…

WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES

…unpredictability. County officials and fire departments are good sources of information for local rules. Ensure fireworks are handled only by responsible adults who understand the risks and proper usage techniques….

THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…The term “southern yellow pine” refers primarily to longleaf, shortleaf, slash, and loblolly pine trees. The GFC’s Flint River Nursery grows improved selections of loblolly, slash, and shortleaf pines. High…

Learning is for Everyone

Department of Agriculture promotes the theme to remind people about tree health before fall begins. This is the ideal time to examine your trees for growth issues, both good and…