North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during the hot summer months….
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…throughout the U.S. Mark’s creativity and passion amplify Smokey’s message of wildfire prevention, and that has had a discernable effect on the incidence of wildfires.” Since the 1950’s, the Smokey…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…will determine how good of a season we can expect. Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. Species specifics: Dogwood – Green…
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A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…all we serve. In 2023, we will be focusing on additional relevant opportunities to promote, grow, and protect Georgia’s greatest natural resource – its forests. This is our focus because…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…for those trees, it unfortunately will likely not impact many landowners with infested hemlock trees in their yards. The best way a landowner can protect their hemlock trees from HWA…
Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…and at select state parks. “Planting conditions are ideal this month,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Urban & Community Forester Program Coordinator Seth Hawkins. “Winter is actually the best time to…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…stems, better structure can be established and it helps the tree seal off the wound where the dead branch was. Learn more about the correct way to prune in this…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…activity to keep Georgians and their property safe.” The burn ban will be in effect from May 1-September 30, The 54 Georgia counties affected are Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts,…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…firefighters’ equipment, and even an exercise on how to make paper. Making your own paper is fun for the whole family! Project Learning Tree’s “Family Activities” are designed for ages…
