Cleaning our Air Fact Sheet
Did you know that Georgia’s 22 million acres of working forests provide clean air for you to breathe every day? Download fact sheet to learn more.
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY
On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details.
Timber Buyers Directory
…912-281-7109 Fax: 912-458-5656 Plains Logging Co, Timothy D. Blalock Title: Forester White Plains, GA 30625 Phone 1: 706-353-9974 Phone 2: 706-318-8508 Fax: tmkwblalock@gmail.com Plains Logging Company James S. Coleman Title:…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…trees to help cool and filter air. The risk of wildfire also may be high in summer, so our agencies are closely monitoring air quality and weather conditions for the…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Mill Species: yellow pine, hardwoods Products:clean chips By-Products:bark Phone: 912-647-1300 Email:chris.carey@RayonierAM.com Website: www.RayonierAM.com Rayonier Advanced Materials Physical Address: 25947 GA Hwy 23 Collins, GA 30421 County: Tattnall Mill Size: B…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Updated September 26, 2023 David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org photo credit The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles….
Ask The Arborist
…than others, but all warrant further investigation. PDF Gall Producing Insects Galls are abnormal vegetative growths on trees that result from the feeding and egg laying activities of various insects…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…of all global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. Trees act as a “carbon sink,” pulling tons of carbon dioxide from the air. When cut, though, they…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…and personal instruction, which allows for instructor and trainee interactions, more “hands on” practical instruction, and will enhance the overall training experience. The Georgia Forestry Commission ensures qualified instructors are…
Human Resources Information
…Eligibility for all group health insurance coverage is the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Medical Insurance Georgia state government offers its employees three types of health…
