Economic

…more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety. Green…

Society of American Foresters (SAF)

SAF challenges landowners, decision makers, and society at large to make choices about our forests based on professional knowledge, leading-edge thinking, and a century of practical experience.

Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2023 As area residents continue cleaning up from recent severe weather, the Georgia Forestry Commission is issuing an important reminder. The burning of vegetative debris…

Health & Recreational

…and creativity, cognitive and intellectual development, and social relationships. The character of a neighborhood has a significant affect on residents’ physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted

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…must follow the “Take 5” method of lighting that first match. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The ‘Take 5 Star’…

Environmental

…city trees, and transportation safety. External Website Green Cities: Social & Cultural Strengths Urban green spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that…

GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program

…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…

Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative

…come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…