Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…to perform tree clean up beyond your own skill and safety level. Get multiple references for tree clean up; be wary of people knocking on your doors with high estimates…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…through the end of September, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the restrictions to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground-level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy…
Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023
…during the second half of October. It looks as if lower elevations should peak within the first two weeks of November. Early fall creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy some…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…“Our state’s business-friendly climate, infrastructure, and abundant forest resources give us an advantage over other states,” Lowrimore said. He believes Georgia’s forest sector and policy leaders will remain focused on…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…was scoping with a camera. Inside, the gopher tortoise could be seen on the screen nestled in the passageway this keystone species creates for its and fellow wildlife’s use. For…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…you waiting for? Visit www.kgbf.org to find a ‘treecycling’ location near you. KGBF will host over 120 event sites this year from the mountains to the coast, and although the…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…southern states to apply to become certified burners in Georgia. Who is Eligible? Certified burners from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…allowing Georgia residents to continue living amongst the trees, while mitigating as much wildfire risk as possible. Look on gatrees.org and georgiaarborist.org in the coming months for updates on the…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…Estate, which has been in her family for nearly 200 years. The American Tree Farm System program promotes the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…fire-response times under five minutes and blazes were kept to just three and a half acres. The group had a Best Management Practices score for water protection of 100% and…
