Ask The Arborist
…the Landscape Leyland cypress has become one of the most widely used plants in commercial and residential landscapes, and it is relatively pest-free. However, because of its relatively shallow root…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…and environmentalists have latched onto a solution. Mass timber. Otherwise known as engineered wood, cross-laminated timber or nail-laminated timber, mass timber, increasingly, is used to build buildings. It is all…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…allow for future growth. Also, remember to not use evergreen trees on the south and west sides of the house. Planting deciduous trees in these locations allow the sun’s warming…
Carbon Sequestration
…established by Georgia Senate Bill 356 in 2004. The Registry provides a mechanism for the development, documentation, and reporting of carbon sequestration projects in Georgia. On the site, users can…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ in Damages The Georgia Forestry Commission has released its assessment of damage to timberland and rural trees following a series of tornadoes…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…can be very heavy and their movement should NOT be attempted by one person. Do not attempt to remove leaning trees or large branches on roofs. Improper movement could cause…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…and the tools used to determine and predict fire behavior. We transitioned to practical applications at night, which was the best part because we were able to use what we…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…levels produce more specific data used for emission calculations. These details provide high-quality data that can be used to model air quality and health for communities all the way up…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…allows firefighters to make more informed decisions. They can adjust their tactics in real time, which can decrease wildfire sizes and keep our firefighters safer. Our drones have proven useful…
