“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”

…is done. Now we must rebuild, and most importantly replant, to resurrect our lost canopy. Fortunately for our community, we have an incredible group of citizens who saw the need…

“Wildfires in Georgia”

…fully committed. We have no replacements – only other county units to call upon, which can take hours. This fire took two days to control and three more of mop-up…

Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches

…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…

Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed

…Forestry Commission Law Enforcement investigators. On August 4, while investigators were at the scene, 10 additional fires were set. A joint search that utilized GFC aircraft and a canine unit…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…looks to continue over the next week or so and should help to accelerate the progression of vivid and brilliant fall colors. Species specifics: Maple – more noticeable yellows and…

West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share

…on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on Applicant’s Information Guidelines. Click here if you would like to complete an application….

Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED

…not unique; through professional surveys, many African American landowners have discovered that the boundaries of their property extend beyond what they thought or were told. In our quest to help

Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!

…trees! We’ve covered the watering topic in some depth on this blog site, and there are many more resources on our website at gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist. In addition to water, there’s another…

Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front

The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger alert for this weekend. A cold front approaching the state will bring winds up to 25 miles per hour, causing…

OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY

…from vehicles and smoke gets trapped in hot air, it contributes to higher ozone levels, and that’s been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. To help diminish air…