Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…any appreciable rainfall at your location in several days. He also said everyone must follow the laws concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…harvesting and transporting timber – are working together to protect this precious natural resource.” The Water Quality Program was one of 12 GFC Forest Management programs eligible for this annual…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 25, 2022 A National Weather Service special alert has prompted the Georgia Forestry Commission to prepare for the elevated threat of wildfires by discouraging outdoor burning…
Biology and Management of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern U.S.
Hemlock trees in eastern forests are late successional tree species that provide shade for the forest understory. Globally, there are ten hemlock species, with populations located in Asia and eastern and western North America12. Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) grow in the eastern U.S. These trees have great ecological and cultural value in forests. However, the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae or HWA) is decimating hemlock populations throughout much of the trees’ native range, altering landscapes, and threatening these iconic tree species in both rural and urban areas.
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…$500,000 plus to landowners. Most saw palmettos grow naturally in the forest. The berries may be sold in Georgia when proper documentation procedures are followed. According to a GFC investigator,…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…11AM-6PM Tue: 11AM-6PM Wed: 11AM-6PM Thu: 11AM-6PM Fri: 11AM-6PM Sat: 9AM-6PM Sun: 9AM-6PM Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm Dennis/Nathan Bottoms 5880 John Burrus Road Cumming, GA, 30040 Phone: 770-887-2728 County: Forsyth…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…the inspection and needed forest management recommendations if applicable. General Guidelines Tree species selected should be commercial, native and match the site. Planting area must be a minimum of 10…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…Sorrells said. “Remember that burners are responsible for their own fires, and while a permit is no longer required for hand-piled natural debris burns, there must be proof that safety…
2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered by the acronym, SSTAR: SPACE – Be 25 feet from any forestland or flammable vegetation SPACE –…
