Prescribed Fire – Sprewell Bluff Natural Area
Overview of a prescribed fire near Thomaston, GA conducted by members of an inter-agency burn team
Timber Security Law Fact Sheet
Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and forest resources in the state of Georgia
Georgia EPD Open Burning Rules
Overview of permissible and impermissible open burning practices
EPA Office of Air and Radiation
Information for the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), which oversees policies and protections for air quality and radiation exposure
Green Cities: Mental Health & Function
Both visual access and being within green space helps to restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness.
Green Cities: Reduced Risk
Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality, cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution.
Selling Your Timber
Overview of the steps necessary for a successful timber sale.
Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters
Overview information about the Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters.
GFC Services Handout
Overview document of GFC’s services and Area Contact information
Generating Value through Forest Carbon – An Introduction
Individuals seeking facts about the forestry carbon marketplace can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. Confusing and contradictory details can make it very hard to assess income potential or assign appropriate risk. This guide seeks to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about forestry carbon and help direct further investigation.