Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Prescribed Burning
Episode five of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Prescribed Burning.
Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Tree Thinning
Episode six of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Tree Thinning.
Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Managing Land for Wildlife
Episode seven of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Managing Land for Wildlife.
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New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…is vital for the security of Georgia’s $36.3 billion forest industry.” Changes to Official Code of Georgia 12-6-24 came out of a Georgia House of Representatives bill passed in 2020….
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…your specific location: enter your address, city, zip code, or even latitude and longitude coordinates to receive customized drought alerts for anywhere in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Users can…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…we’ve got to get builders and contractors to be willing to adapt and use mass timber.” The International Code Council, which sets building standards, now allows wooden buildings to rise…
GA Outdoor Burn Notification System Frequently Asked Questions
GA code section 12-6-90 eliminates the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission when a person, firm,corporation or association intends to burn hand-piled vegetation/yard debris. Important fire prevention precautions for burners, however, were added.
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…lawmakers addressed the issue. Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris….
