Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, White and Wilkes. The funds will be used to purchase GFC seedlings, which will be given to…
PLT and Me!
…makes my job so much easier. I’ve seen county 4-H programs plan an entire week of day camp programming using nothing but PLT! One of my favorite stories includes a…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…has awarded Kastle with its highest honor for developing and implementing outstanding conservation plans and techniques. “Jeff has provided Georgia landowners with tremendous knowledge in a way that makes conservation…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…by planting them we can combat canopy loss from development pressures, storms, and pest issues. Planting more trees makes good sense for today and for generations to come.” The state…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…tree thinning. Her property is renowned for its rich biodiversity, providing habitats for a number of wildlife species including gopher tortoises, Bachman’s sparrows, and indigo snakes. For more information about…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…mulch for playgrounds and other landscaping projects, while others get sunk into lakes to create fish habitats. It’s a fun way to extend the magic of December while keeping the…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…I had a chance to tell them about what makes Georgia the #1 Forestry State in the Nation, and they were surprised to learn about it. They told me they…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…that can reach all areas around the burning; hand tools such as rakes or shovels to help control the fire. “We ask everyone to be aware of the current wildfire…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…every tree harvested here there are three more planted, not only puts your mind at ease but makes you want to cheer on the crew harvesting the trees with some…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…makes for a cleaner and much more self-sustaining operation. The last couple of days we listened intently as a member of The Nature Conservancy explained more about prescribed fire and…
