In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…tabletop demonstration. Our objectives were to evaluate the situation and think of ways to mitigate the wildfire while protecting lives, homes, and property. This was a tricky situation, mandating our…
Forest Utilization
…through a query of the Forest Service’s TPO site. Georgia TPO Reports TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2020 Georgia Timber Product Output and Use Georgia forests accounted for a total of 1,383,131 thousand…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…that small ponds, or “helicopter dip sites” could be dug to create sufficient water refill locations at strategic places near the swamp’s perimeter to provide for the quick return of…
Student Resources
…Woodsy Owl. 1st through 5th grade students External Website Smokey Bear Website Visit the official Smokey Bear website for all types of resources on how to prevent wildfires, safe camp…
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
To schedule the use of a soil injector or soil drench kit contact one of the following offices: Soil Injector Kit Locations Dade County GFC Office: 706-657-4211 Dawson County GFC…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…its results, and the site offers bogus burn permits it claims can be used nationwide. This is not true. Law enforcement agencies are working to have the imposter site ads…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…inspections on a logging site to determine if the wood being cut was per the timber prescription for that tract. This includes making sure that trees left standing have not…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a consulting forester…
