Ask for Wood Website
This is a link to Ask for Wood which is part of the Keeping Forests Initiative. The website contains a lot of facts on wood, it’s properties, environmental benefits, etc.
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…best memories include my parents and all of the other volunteers giving their time to support it. The volunteers are passionate about forestry and teaching it to future generations. It…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “From the first fly-overs evaluating damage to tree canopy assessments, assistance with federal aid, and now, replanting, we’ve been dedicated to bringing Newnan…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…out. So next time you burn ask yourself, “Am I fully prepared?” The safety precautions you take today can impact the well-being of your property, your family, and your neighbors….
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…people, damage to homes and other structures, as well as loss of timberlands.” For more information about fire weather, fire safety, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…fact that 86% of the 1,666 known cogongrass locations in Georgia have been eradicated. What to look for – Spring is one of the easiest times to identify cogongrass with…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…wildfires. “We want to make sure everyone is aware of the possibility that one stray spark can lead to devastating consequences,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our fire…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…regatta. Camp instructors are professional members of the Society of American Foresters and other forestry-related organizations. They work in both the public and private sectors and donate their time to…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…impacts property owners beforehand after natural disasters? REGISTER HERE: http://www.teamagriculturega.org/events/heirs-propertyvirtual-workshop – You will receive a link via email to join the Zoom meeting closer to the time of the presentation….
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…various best management practices regarding water quality. Then, it was time to load up and move out. This day’s activities would also prove to be one of the hardest challenges…
