Careers

…protecting Georgia’s forest resources. Our highly trained wildland firefighters enjoy a dynamic work environment, become experts in the field of wildland fire suppression/prevention, and become part of a unique, all…

Forest Stewardship Program

…comprehensive management plans written by natural resource professionals. This includes an evaluation of the property and development of a management program to help the landowner reach their objectives while improving…

Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements

…a property. Traditional conservation easements, sometimes called “open space” or “no build” or “scenic” easements, remove landowners’ rights to engage in certain activities, such as mining, subdivision, and residential and…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…roadways. Roadways may include private roads, if life and/or property are in danger and emergency vehicles are blocked from responding. Call insurance providers if there is structural, vehicular or property

Invasive Plant Control Program

Th IPCP program targets certain invasive plant species listed as a top concern in Georgia. The twelve most harmful invasive plants in Georgia are known as the Dirty Dozen. They…

Emergency Response

Wildfire & Disaster In addition to the risk of loss of property and human life, the destruction of timber can be an expensive loss. The National Fire Protection Association offers…

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…

Forest Health

…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

…-2017 PDF Dodge CWPP -2016 PDF Dooly CWPP -2017 PDF Dougherty CWPP -2017 PDF Early CWPP -2018 PDF Echols CWPP -2018 PDF Effingham CWPP -2018 PDF Elbert County CWPP (Revised…

Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+

…with. One thing the program directors made sure of was that we not only meet the experts at the “boots on the ground” level but that we had numerous resources…