Forest Certification Programs
Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they…
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…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…and reducing non-essential tasks and reporting. In August, we invested strategic resources to address one of our greatest challenges –the retention of wildland firefighters – by instituting a new six-year…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…campfires and the like. One ember could truly be the start of something devastating.” Some Georgia counties have instituted complete burn bans. Burn permits from the Georgia Forestry Commission are…
Forest Utilization
…Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2015 Georgia Harvest and Utilization Study This resource bulletin describes the principal findings of a harvest and utilization study conducted during the ninth inventory of Georgia’s…
Making the Shade Program
…the environmental benefits of trees into school curriculum An increase in energy conservation through shading of air conditioning equipment and school buildings Eligible Recipients Educational institutions, parent-teacher organizations, community tree…
Forest Certification
…for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they relate to southern forestry practices. The percentage of certified forestland in Georgia is approximately one-fifth of Georgia’s…
Georgia Grown
GFC is a Georgia Grown partner. This marketing and economic development program was developed in 2011 by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The No. 1 goal of Georgia Grown is…
Emergency Response
Wildfire & Disaster In addition to the risk of loss of property and human life, the destruction of timber can be an expensive loss. The National Fire Protection Association offers…
Timber Products
…Fat Lighter Wood Fat lighter is highly flammable due to its resin content. Chemicals for commercial production are extracted from fat lighter wood and stumps. In addition, fat lighter wood…
