Burn Permits and Notifications
…site, such as rake, shovel, garden hoe, etc.; weather awareness – to NWS red flag warnings, High Fire Danger designation of Very High or Extreme days and other hazardous conditions,…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…
Ecosystem Services
…year, according to a 2011 study led by Dr. Rebecca Moore at the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. “Quantifying the Value of Non-Timber Ecosystem Services…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…to date: 25-30% above 3000’; 15% or less below 3000’. This pattern of sunny warm days and cool overnight temperatures have greatly improved color change in the landscape. Look for…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…concluding by late May in the northern parts of our state. This year’s pollen began a little earlier than last year because we’ve been experiencing warmer, drier days. Pollen counts…
Leaf Watch Report for October 16th, 2024
…Overlook 3,000 feet and above: Warm temperatures have slightly delayed the fall colors this year but with much cooler temperatures in the forecast things should get right back on track….
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…began a little earlier than last year because we’ve been experiencing warmer, drier days. Pollen counts are usually highest on those warm and dry days. If you suffer from seasonal…
Water Quality & BMPs
…the $3.3 million Lower Savannah River Watershed (LSRW) Initiative include portions of Columbia, McDuffie, Warren, Jefferson, Richmond, Burke, Screven, Effingham, and Chatham. View the LSRW Initiate Area Map Conservation and…
Ask The Arborist
…an indication that a rotinducing pathogen has taken up residence. Some of these fungi are significantly less harmful than others, but all warrant further investigation. PDF Gall Producing Insects Galls…
State Managed Forests
…Natural Resources. Recreation Trail Schedule Dawson Forest Trail Map NOTE: Any organization wishing to use Dawson Forest for a group event is required to contact the Forest Manager for a…
