STEM & Forestry
…needed in producing paper. In addition to science and math, today’s foresters utilize a wide range of high-tech equipment and tools. Today’s youths are tech-savvy, and that skill set can…
Carbon Registry
…meet established criteria compatible with global carbon credit and offset markets, with the goal of producing high-quality, auditable carbon credits through a rigorous process ensuring that projects in the registry…
Longleaf Restoration
…set forth in contract Landowner reports completed practices GFC inspects FSA distributes payment and verification Partners for Fish and Wildlife Partners for Fish and Wildlife Requirements: Non-industrial private lands Flat…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…trees of a single species in case of a disease outbreak. To effectively set Urban Tree Canopy goals, a tree inventory is a valuable tool and is essential in developing…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…the profile of projects and participants. To make an increased impact, the state could pass a greenhouse gas policy that includes forest-based offset projects. When forest owners have the opportunity…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Division sets annual summer burning restrictions to reduce emissions from ground level ozone that may jeopardize air quality. Those restrictions are set to be lifted on Tuesday, October 1. “The…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…Lookout Mountain from I-75. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and turn right to go to Cloudland Canyon). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…to sunset time frame; person on site responsible until fire is extinguished; and reasonable precautions to prevent escaped fire. Numerous resources are available here on our GFC website to help…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…ban will continue to be required to follow specific fire safety guidelines and any local ordinances governing debris burning. The five safety precautions now mandated by law include set spacing…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…together like hot dogs and mustard, special care must be exercised in any setting that’s not operated by professionals. If you plan to set them off yourself, be sure you…
