Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…have a pressurized water source ready and that the water can reach all areas around the burn location to extinguish the fire if it escapes. Prior to the change in…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…financial assistance for projects that include canopy mapping, staffing, inventories, storm planning, and other Urban and Community Forestry undertakings. Two sources of funding made the grants possible; one is Inflation…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…of the South’s ideal tree-planting season, Georgia Arbor Day is held annually on the third Friday of the month, which in 2024 falls on February 16. Special events are scheduled…
2024 American Tree Farm System Landscape Management Plan for the State of Georgia
The American Forest Foundation (AFF), in conjunction with Southern Forestry Consultants, Inc.(SFC), developed the original components, outlines, structure, and drafts of the Landscape Management Plan (LMP) and the associated geodatabase. AFF and SFC also worked cooperatively to evaluate and incorporate edits, comments, and modifications that resulted in the final LMP and geodatabase.
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…of Georgia, Southeastern Wood Producers Association, GA Forestry Association, the forest industry and of course, forest landowners. As you might imagine, it takes a lot of hours and a lot…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…NCPP’s 2023 Hugh Hammond Bennett Southeast Region Planner Award for Conservation Excellence. The NCPP is comprised of national conservation partners including the NRCS, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), National…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…riding horses, swimming in the lake, or telling ghost stories in the cabin after dark, summer sleep-away camps always foster fun. The registration deadline for one of the Southeast’s most…
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…
My Firewise Experience
…North Georgia in the Fall. Throughout the past year, I have sought various ways to serve my community and opportunities to help fund my college education. With this being said,…
