Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…and low water tables, water sources to support both engine and helicopter bucket operations are limited. Because of the remoteness of most areas, engines must travel long distances on unimproved…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…of our day trips. We were able to see, and later understand, how prescribed fire is a beneficial and necessary practice for certain forests in Georgia, most especially the long…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…a strong record and reputation of supporting forestry and agribusiness. I’m very proud to work with the dedicated employees of the GFC to keep earning Georgia’s reputation as “Number One…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…benefits they provide. The donated conservation easement, then, is the most logical legal tool to secure long-term conservation in Georgia. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
Carbon Sequestration
…branches, and leaves. Wood products that are harvested from forests also provide long-term storage of carbon. Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry & Carbon Offsets Businesses that emit carbon can “offset” the…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…are likely to appear 10 to 50 years from now. This enables us to evaluate whether current forest management practices are sustainable in the long run and to assess whether…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…When starting a plan, it is important to: Have effective tree management in place, including ongoing pruning and removal of trees at risk according to ANSI standards Have contracts in…
Champion Trees
Nominate a Tree Search Trees A champion tree is defined as the largest known tree of a particular species. To be considered, a tree must meet all of the following…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…Co-Op has set a goal of increasing that to 6% or an additional 20,000 acres. With a long-term goal of reaching 20% – 30%. Plans for the Co-Op The current…
