Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…is responsible for monitoring and eradicating forest-related invasive species throughout the state. We work with private landowners, universities, businesses, and other government agencies to identify forest pests and come up…
Greater Okefenokee Forest Management Options: A Forest Planning Manual for Wildfire Mitigation
This manual was developed in an effort to identify practical wildfire hazard mitigation techniques; for landowners with a vision for a diverse, dynamic, and healthy fire-maintained ecosystem.
PLT and Me!
…my previous participation in 4-H Forestry judging taught me how to identify the leaves of a sassafras tree. At the end of the week, we got a patch for the…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…an opportunity to investigate the wonders of forest and wildlife ecology, learn how to identify trees, and discover the value and importance of forests in their daily lives. A variety…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…teamwork,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore, “and these men and women personify that motto. They’re expert wildland firefighters and prevention experts and have additional capabilities from machinery repair…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…and air, beautify our neighborhoods and cities, and provide habitat for wildlife, but they have a proven positive impact on public health, increase property values, and provide energy savings through…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…meet eight standards of sustainability. ATFS certified properties are managed for multiple purposes: water, wildlife, wood and recreation – all qualities that Mr. Hodges continues to exemplify on his property….
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…requirements of burners, who are responsible for their fires and any damage an escaped fire may cause. The requirements specify safety measures that must be taken to decrease the chance…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…verify their property boundaries. Recognizing this need, Mclntosh SEED emphasizes and works hand-in-hand with these landowners, connecting them to the resources they need to protect their assets and prevent the…
