Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…chemical fertilizers sparingly and avoid using pesticides or pesticide-coated products that eradicate food sources for birds and wildlife. This includes mosquito sprays and neonicotinoids. Encourage biological controls of mosquitoes and…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…maintaining a working forest and encouraging year ‘round multiple use recreation. Get out and enjoy a public use area near you today! Read more about Georgia’s state forests here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/state-managed-forests/….
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…Griffeth and Rochelle Sap of UGA’s Office of Learning and Organizational Development. Dr. Lauren Griffeth and her team led us through multiple activities designed to encourage introspective thought and allow…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…to actually encourage fires to move around our homes, rather than through them. The Firewise program provides a wealth of information, free of cost, to enable residents to mitigate their…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…the enthusiasm and dedication of nearly 1,000 local volunteers, encourage people to return year after year. If you haven’t already, take a moment to visit www.kgbf.org and find a ‘treecycling’…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
…and AGL Resources. Forestry Practices Covered Chemical control of exotic plants, planting of annual or perennial plants and encouraging native vegetation through disking or mowing are most common practices. Pay…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…quarterly program, where special honors are planned for members of the Tree City and Tree Campus USA programs. “It’s encouraging to see so many communities recognizing the value of trees…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…will be transitioning their notification processes to the new system. It will become the mandatory notification process after that. Feedback and questions from users are encouraged by writing to timberharvest@gfc.state.ga.us….
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…one that’s just right for them. I would like to encourage everyone to visit your local tree farm and select a locally grown tree and support a local small business….
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…areas are currently at peak while others are soon to follow. Lack of severe wind or rain throughout the following week has encouraged leaf retention and led to progressive increases…
