New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…four walls of a traditional classroom, at a kitchen table, or through field trips and programming at an environmental education center or outreach program, it is critical that our future…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…units of local governments, non-profit and homeowner organizations, Indian tribes, and State agencies. Two primary projects make up the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG), being facilitated through the Georgia Forestry…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…my trip to New York City to walk in the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was truly memorable. As Georgia’s state forester, I was honored to be invited to join…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…camp. That includes students, field trip leaders, and counselors. And that is why we want you to hear their assessments – straight from the horses’ mouths! First, here are some…
Water Quality & BMPs
…implemented on all Georgia designated primary or secondary trout streams – and tributaries (p. 11 Georgia’s BMPs for Forestry manual). PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
Reforestation
…better the growth. If some seedlings have roots that are excessively long, remove them individually, and trim slightly. Do not allow seedlings to dry out from wind or sun. Ample…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe or other native group, or other private legal entities. The program is also available on lands owned by local governments (Cities, Counties, Board…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…special attention given to Georgia’s wildlife, forests, forest products and water. Participants share 18 different hands-on project-based activities, go on field trips and on completion, receive certificates in Project Learning…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…and where the wildfire hazard is particularly dangerous. “Wildfires across the state in September were triple in number compared to our five year September average,” said Mark Wiles, Team Leader….
