Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…the benefit of regular exercise. However, studies have shown that exercise is associated with an approximate 30% benefit to the risk of death. This risk reduction is similar to that…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…including specialized heavy equipment, drones, and tools. Campers are given the chance to shoot archery, enjoy water sports, and engage in team building activities. One of those exercises involves an…
Tree Seedlings
…Road onto Ocmulgee Pfa Road; arrive at the Arrowhead Seed Orchard. Seedling Quantities and Varieties Pines selections include loblolly, slash, longleaf and shortleaf, and genetically improved varieties. Hardwood selections include…
Ask The Arborist
…root problem starts very early in a tree’s development and can cut short a plant’s life. PDF Leaning Trees – What’s up with that? Unfortunately, neither Mother Nature nor the…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…others are showing light and dull colors. There is the occasional patch of red due to late changing sourwood, blackgum, and maple; but these vivid colors are rare. Though much…
Forest Stewardship Program
…Shortleaf Episode four of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Shortleaf. External Website Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Tree Thinning Episode…
Forest Biomass
…(BMPs) for water quality should be followed during biomass harvests. In addition, landowners should be aware that any intensive forest biomass harvest may affect other management objectives including: maintaining soil…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…instructors which will foster trainee participation. Experience in wildland fire training has shown that having one qualified instructor per 3-5 trainees is highly desirable, and ensures the trainees receive close…
Human Resources Information
…a maximum of $5,000 if they suffer from a disabling accident or illness on or off the job. Coverage begins after 180 days of disability. Short Term Disability This plan…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
A new report shows Georgia’s forests are healthy today and are ready to meet the needs of tomorrow, if we’re mindful of some emerging trends. The 2019 “Sustainability Report for…
