Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…the east, south and west sides of homes can significantly impact cooling bills and quickly pay back the installation and maintenance costs. Shaded surfaces also need to be painted less…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…are the main draw for most peepers. With a front approaching this coming weekend, we should have good clean, clear air that will improve visibility and put the feel of…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…birch, redbud, and sumac are well past peak in many locales. The primary species that display spectacular and brilliant fall color at this time are mainly varieties of oak species….
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…preventing and protecting citizens from wildfire to equipment maintenance and educational outreach, this group has consistently demonstrated outstanding levels of skill and dedication.” On average, employees in the unit recorded…
Careers
…to suppress wildfires Perform preventative maintenance and small repairs to fire suppression equipment Respond to fire calls and other requests for assistance, such as accidents and other emergencies Participate in…
Forest Health
…ramorum. On these hosts, the fungus causes a bleeding canker on the main stem of the tree which grows over a period of several years until it girdles the tree….
Timber Security
…for the distribution of out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and…
Reforestation
…participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two seed production orchards: Flint River Nursery – Byromville, GA Our Flint River Nursery in Byromville, Georgia grows approximately 15-20…
Timber Products
…timber commodities to Georgia’s economy. These are used to make furniture, building products, paper and packaging, energy products, and other products we use daily. Pine Straw GFC has maintained a…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…aquifers, reduces flooding, and moderates the climate. promotes healthy exercise and access to more locally grown food. Maintaining a Green Georgia Coast Multiple state and local partners have been utilizing…
