RX Burn Trailer Flyer
A trailer containing tools which supplement and assist landowners in conducting safe prescribed burning is now available for rent through the Georgia Forestry Commission. The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association initiated the idea to provide local forestland managers with professional equipment needed to conduct safer and more efficient prescribed burns. The trailer and tools are also used at training events for private landowners.
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…leaves with vivid colors. Currently, overlooks and ridges are predominately composed of dull greens, maroons, and browns with very little yellow or red. Many of the trees are leafless, while…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Pine Bark Beetles
…1: Pine Bark Beetles – Photo by Lacy L. Hyche. Auburn University, Bugwood.org. Location of Attack, Pitch Tubes, and Galleries Some signs of bark beetles to look for are green…
Weather Conditions within a 24 hour period
If you would like to see the current weather conditions within a 24 hour period for the Co-Op Area (Oakland Station – North Marion County), please click this link.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…CSP is the right program for them by completing the self-screening checklist To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center Get more Conservation Stewardship Program details…
Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)
Eligibility County Farm Service Agency (FSA) committees determine land eligibility using on-site damage inspections that assess the type and extent of damage. To be eligible for EFRP, NIPF land must:…
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
…Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Get more program details To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
Eligibility Landowners, leaseholders, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations, government entities, and others committed to managing right-of-ways for wildlife are eligible. Eligible right-of-ways include: Georgia Power, Georgia Transmission, MEAG Power, Savannah Electric,…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…qualified landowners. Signup period: The signup period ends on August 16, 2024. To apply, complete a Huber “Trees for Georgia” seedling application and return it to the local GFC Forester….
