“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
By Jennifer Tapley / Training Specialist “We got one!” That’s what Annie Potts’ character, Janine Melnitz, from the original Ghostbusters movie, said excitedly when she received the first ghost-removal call…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…and highly trained personnel to respond to reports of wildfire. Now the public has access to that same information, which translates to greater security for us all.” To try this…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…by tract and timber characteristics. Tract characteristics that drive value to pricing include the tract’s operability, topography and access. Tracts that can be logged in wet conditions often demand a…
Prescribed Burn
…plans. A forester will make a site visit to the tract to be burned for evaluation. The forester then prepares the plan, which includes a tract photo. A prescribed burning…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…lath / stakes, trailer decking By-Products:slab edgings, trailer decking Phone: 229-314-1806 Email:pickren.al@gmail.com Website: DGR Mulch – Austell Physical Address: 3150 Humphries Hill Road Austell, GA 30126 County: Cobb Mill Size:…
Law Enforcement
…of forest resources. PDF Human Trafficking Information Important details about reporting cases of human trafficking PDF Timber Security Law Fact Sheet Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…The Georgia Forestry Commission is working with local authorities to track illegal harvesters who are canvassing forestland in search of the in-season berries. Arrests have been made by both Georgia…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…Hire dedicated staff to supervise your community’s Management Program and the budget. Consult or use an ISA Certified Arborist (TRAQ trained). Require community forestry training for tree board members on…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…running through Suches and down to the Morganton/Blue Ridge areas should provide for some good color. Mountain traffic on the weekends has been especially heavy this season with trailheads, overlooks,…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…southwestern Oregon; however, transporting infected host plants may spread the disease. The pathogen has the potential to infect oaks and other trees and shrubs elsewhere in the United States. Limited…
