Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…to heat, and then radiating that heat back into our living spaces. The heat from roofs, walls, sidewalks, driveways, roads, and parking lots raises homes and offices’ temperatures to uncomfortable…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “As you plan outdoor activities this summer, remember that any kind of spark or ember can be a hazard, especially when they’re near…
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…83 of Georgia’s 159 counties boasting at least one primary wood-using mill. Nearly 200 mills across the state produce primary wood products such as lumber, veneer, poles and posts along…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…Frank Sorrells, “but that’s all drying out rapidly. Our crews have responded to several wildfires, especially in South Georgia, and we’re asking everyone to be extra vigilant about the danger…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…calling the local GFC office or by dialing 1-888-OK-2-BURN. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Recent rainfall from tropical storms have provided…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…fire weather red flag warning is possible,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Low relative humidity, along with high gusty winds means a higher potential for wildfires.”…
Careers
…to suppress wildfires Perform preventative maintenance and small repairs to fire suppression equipment Respond to fire calls and other requests for assistance, such as accidents and other emergencies Participate in…
Forest Biomass
Forest landowners and existing forest industry have the potential to grow this new bioenergy industry rapidly by providing the needed biomass fuel and infrastructure for new mills that will produce…
