Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…honored for its work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “It represents a great success story about the way all segments of forestry – from planting and cultivating, to…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…shady reputation with some, we’d be nowhere without pollen. Think birds and bees and the many wonderful benefits we get from everything that grows out of the ground. At the…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…fully committed. We have no replacements – only other county units to call upon, which can take hours. This fire took two days to control and three more of mop-up…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…The Georgia Forestry Commission has been tracking cogongrass infestations since the early 2000s and monitors its progression and suppression. The GFC investigates reports of cogongrass sightings and treats detections for…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…I was only familiar with one other participant. At 0930 on Monday, we joined the rest of the cadre, where we got the daily weather report and our Incident Action…
Georgia 2022 SPB Prediction Trapping Results
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) participates annually in the southern pine beetle (SPB) prediction trapping program. The southern pine beetle is the most destructive forest pest in the southeastern states. Survey results are documented in an annual report so that activity and damage levels can be anticipated and mitigated.
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…frequently, thereby decreasing overall maintenance costs. It’s important in summer to care for trees that are already established. Nothing replaces a large shade tree for immediate impact, so be sure…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…amount of time. This could be particularly useful in Forest Health, where the technology could replace manned flights requiring a large amount of fuel to conduct flyovers to determine areas…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…to keep a close eye on all parts of their property, by using cameras and inspecting for unusual passage marks and parked vehicles. Any unauthorized activity should be reported to…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…afternoon weathercasts with David Chandley. Live GFC forester reports are also featured on Saturday mornings with Ashley Frasca on WSB 95.5 FM’s Green and Growing program. For more information about…
