Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws

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…requirements of burners, who are responsible for their fires and any damage an escaped fire may cause. The requirements specify safety measures that must be taken to decrease the chance…

Forest Health

…are taking place in several southeastern states, including Georgia, but no Sirex Noctilio has been detected to date. Hardwood Defoliating Caterpillars – Many insects found on the foliage of hardwood…

State Managed Forests

…to experience recreation and education. Directions from Georgia Hwy 400: Take Hwy 400 to the Dawsonville Outlet mall red light. Turn west onto Dawson Forest Road. Continue straight for approximately…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…limbs should be removed. However, major pruning should be delayed six to 12 months (preferably during the winter months). Sometimes, tree mortality takes at least that long or even longer…

Water Quality & BMPs

…dictate the need for adequate sources of water for use in forest fire suppression. Such water can be taken, through the use of helicopter dip buckets, from ponds, lakes, rivers,…

Ask The Arborist

…tree service and avoiding many of the pitfalls involved PDF How to Take Pictures of Your Tree When requested to send photographic images of your tree to an arborist for…

Georgia Arbor Day

…Day with: An official state Arbor Day proclamation. This ceremony takes place each year at the capitol. The proclamation is made by Georgia’s Governor, State Forester, and a select group…

Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners

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…need help with bulldozing downed trees and debris,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Applications are being taken now, and we are optimistic about the effects this program will…

Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest

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…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 The many benefits of fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 3-9 during “Prescribed Fire…