Firewise USA® Program
In 1985, after the loss of over 1,400 homes in Florida and California fires, the U.S. Forest Service and the NFPA met, and the concept known as the wildland urban…
Timber Products
…extreme winds and heavy rain on October 7th and 8th, 2016. PDF Pine saw-timber Volumes in Georgia, 2017 Utilization and Marking Analysis: Study of SYP Standing Volumes and Acreage PDF…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…
Social & Cultural
…sense of unity among residents within their local neighborhood, and experience a stronger sense of belonging to the neighborhood. Among minor crimes, there is less graffiti, vandalism, and littering in…
Forest Utilization
…of primary wood-using plants are presented for the 13 Southern States. External Website Pine saw-timber Volumes in Georgia, 2017 Utilization and Marking Analysis: Study of SYP Standing Volumes and Acreage…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…spreads through both rhizomes and seed production. Forming dense mats, it is extremely flammable creating hazardous prescribed burning and wildfire conditions. Cogongrass is difficult to eradicate once it has become…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…times of emergency, and it’s a privilege to be able to return the favor,” he said. Since June, 60 GFC personnel have responded to wildfire incidents in other states. According…
National Forest Products Week
…homes to wildlife, Georgia’s diverse forests provide recreational spaces for hunting, camping, fishing, hiking and so much more. When we think of products that come from the forest, we need…
STEM & Forestry
…area, the arts. Each of these fields emphasizes and fosters innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in students and the workforce. When it comes to forestry, it’s easy to make…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…pressure and cholesterol medications. HOW MUCH EXERCISE IS NEEDED? The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly. That’s 30 minutes, five times a week,…
