Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards

…recognition.” The Area team is commended for maintaining average wildfire sizes below five acres and for prompt and appropriate responses to reported wildfires with an under-five-minute-average response time. Area 9…

Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed

…any appreciable rainfall at your location in several days. He also said everyone must follow the laws concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered…

Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!

…of the northern half, depending on the weather. (And are you feeling a wee bit more appreciation for winter right about now?) No matter where you live in Georgia, pollen…

Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia

…landowners at no cost. While most cogongrass outbreaks have been in the southwestern portions of the state, the noxious weed has been discovered in other locations throughout Georgia. It appears…

Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC

…and I appreciate how much I learned about GIS drawing up the maps for those site visits. I loved the kind of work I got to do this summer, and…

Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed

…their technology and air power, is amazing,” said Studstill. “It is good to know we have a partner we can count on to deliver quick results. We appreciate the help.”…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…leading to a later peak season. With sufficient rainfall over the summer, the overall forest health appears to be very good. Overall, leaf retention is still strong, and fall colors…