Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…
Timber Products
…planning and timber sales reduces the likelihood that sellers or buyers will be caught off guard – and that helps landowners get the highest return for their timber. PDF 2022…
Making the Shade Program
…temperatures on playground equipment Reducing UV radiation which can cause skin cancer Reducing ground-level ozone through cooling Decreasing temperatures Improving air quality, thereby lessening the risk for children with asthma…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…“Our agencies are taking these proactive steps to get the word out to residents that extreme caution must be used to ensure everyone’s safety. Any outdoor spark could lead to…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…pest capable of causing severe damage to hardwood trees, especially oaks. This damage is inflicted as the spongy moth larvae defoliate entire stands of trees. In cooperation with the USDA…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…two generations per year and each female can lay up to 175 eggs each time. Damage Caused HWA Infested Hemlock (photo courtesy of bugwood.org) With two generations per year, HWA…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…due to the catastrophic mortality they cause during outbreak periods. The southern pine beetle in particular, periodically causes massive losses in many parts of Georgia and should be taken into…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Georgia Forestry Commission is responsible for all wildfire suppression in the state of Georgia. What causes forest fires?…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…reduce the chance of escaped fire, which is the leading cause of wildfire in our state. It is important to also note that local county or city ordinances supersede these…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…in North Georgia, Wiles’ team partnered with local agencies and companies to deploy new forms of prevention media to reach more diverse audiences. No human-caused wildfires occurred across the 20-county…
