North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…ground level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy fall leaves outdoors is a must for many this time of year, a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission is…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: Above 3000’, 5 – 30%; Below 3000’, 5% or less Peak time below 3000’ elevation should still be on schedule for…
2024 Georgia Exporting Mills
2024 EXPORTERS BY MILL TYPE
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Forest Service is an outstanding achievement for Anthony and for our agency,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Anthony is known for his collaborative work with all of our…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…from the U.S. Forest Service is an outstanding achievement for Anthony and for our agency,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Anthony is known for his collaborative work with…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…resource. “Healthy forests provide so many benefits to us all,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “On our 100th anniversary, our agency is proud to support the landowners and…
2021 Cogongrass Spring Newsletter
The Georgia Forestry Commission has begun the 15th year of its campaign to fight the exotic, invasive weed known as cogongrass. Forty three new detections have been confirmed from January 1, 2021 through March 17, 2021 in Georgia, bringing the statewide cumulative total to 1,501 cogongrass spots. This number is moderately higher than the 31 detections made during this same time period in 2020.
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…GaTrees.org or by calling the local office of the GFC. “Georgia’s 25 million acres of forestland serve a giant air purifier,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We can…
Southern Pine Beetles
…pine beetle pitch tubes – Photo by Tim Tigner, Virginia Department of Forestry, Bugwood.org. Figure 4: Southern pine beetle pitch tube – Photo by Erich G. Vallery, USDA Forest Service,…
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