Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…plan ahead for the possible impact of storms on trees: Inspect your trees before (and after) any major weather event; look for cracks and new leans. Work with an ISA…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…protect our forests from catastrophic wildfires and insect and disease outbreaks.” Looking ahead, Lowrimore said he believes the future of forestry in Georgia is as bright as he’s ever seen….
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…was scoping with a camera. Inside, the gopher tortoise could be seen on the screen nestled in the passageway this keystone species creates for its and fellow wildlife’s use. For…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…you waiting for? Visit www.kgbf.org to find a ‘treecycling’ location near you. KGBF will host over 120 event sites this year from the mountains to the coast, and although the…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…forests? Forests filter rain water as it soaks into the earth and drains into aquifers, streams, and rivers. Contiguous forestlands that supply clean water can make water treatment operations more…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Georgia forest landowners facing decisions about what to plant where, how to deal with insect invasions, and ways to save money while supporting the…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…recognition are wildfire-related, including installing more than a thousand pre-suppression firebreaks, keeping response times to an average of three-and-a-half minutes, and average fire size to under four acres. Employees recorded…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…issues surrounding ozone pollutants, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has instituted an outdoor burn ban every summer since 2005. While campfires, cooking fires, and some agriculture burns are permitted, 54…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…across the state. To help diminish air issues surrounding ozone pollutants, the Georgia EPD has instituted an outdoor burn ban every summer since 2005. While campfires, cooking fires, and some…
