Fire Weather
…Weather Forecasts V Smoke In addition to standard weather conditions, it is equally as important to plan for smoke dispersion on prescribed fires. VSmoke-Web is a web-based implementation of VSmoke…
Making the Shade Application
Download form to apply for Making the Shade Program.
Generating Value through Forest Carbon – An Introduction
Individuals seeking facts about the forestry carbon marketplace can easily be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. Confusing and contradictory details can make it very hard to assess income potential or assign appropriate risk. This guide seeks to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about forestry carbon and help direct further investigation.
Climate Action Reserve
A helpful source of information for Forest Offset Project Standards and Protocols.
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…winter planting. In addition, you’ll find a number of resources with information about tree planting – care for your trees. Check our “Ask the Arborist” feature for commonly asked questions…
Health & Recreational
…function, learning, and memory. Contact with nature helps children to develop cognitive, emotional, and behavioral connections to their nearby social and biophysical environments. Nature experiences are important for encouraging imagination…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…activities,” said Frank Sorrells, Chief of Protection for the Georgia Forestry Commission. “That’s more likely to occur in cities, where there’s more asphalt and concrete than open green space and…
