SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…recognition are wildfire-related, including installing more than a thousand pre-suppression firebreaks, keeping response times to an average of three-and-a-half minutes, and average fire size to under four acres. Employees recorded…

GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY

…future looks bright.” The Georgia Forestry Commission updates the Sustainability Report every five years, per legislative direction. With fresh input from the forest industry and GFC data, the document details…

Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…

OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY

…from vehicles and smoke gets trapped in hot air, it contributes to higher ozone levels, and that’s been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. To help diminish air…

SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF

…Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We identified Thomas as the person with all the right qualifications, experience, and personal attributes to lead this critical agency operation.” Thomas Barrett has an…

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…

SAF Certification Recognizes Urban Foresters – Seth Hawkins

…the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry. Founded in 1900, SAF represents thousands of forestry professionals and promotes the sustainable management of forest resources for the benefit of society….

SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK

…education, technology, and practice of forestry. Founded in 1900, SAF represents thousands of forestry professionals and promotes the sustainable management of forest resources for the benefit of society. www.eforester.org. The…