Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…health benefits. Exercise or consistent physical activity will reduce your risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, dementia, and breast cancer. BENEFITS OF STAYING ACTIVE: It is difficult to quantify…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…interested participants. As a result, tens of thousands of dogwoods, red cedars, red maples, white oaks, and more have been planted by residents over the years. These resources, along with…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…Certified Arborist to prune trees to reduce wind and weight loading. Do not park vehicles on tree roots, which could result in compaction and root zone decay. Do not try…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…WMA footprint. As a result, both WMA’s have expanded to roughly 27,000+ acres each. Today, Dawson and Paulding Forests have grown into two of the most popular WMA’s in Georgia….
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…fire danger or fire danger forecast is rated high – Class 4 or Class 5. Burners are always responsible for their fires and any damage that may result from them….
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
…County was the result of arson. Investigators are asking for the public’s help with any information related to the person or people responsible for this and any other fires. The…
PLT and Me!
…integrated into what we do. It’s so remarkable to me to see my own environmental education journey – from youth to adult – come full circle with Project Learning Tree!…
Reforestation
…use spacers to provide 2″-4″ air circulation between layers. Avoid temperature extremes. Fluctuations in temperature, especially excessive heat, can result in seedling trauma. Do not attempt to plant seedlings that…
Making the Shade Program
…determine the average value of adult volunteer labor, refer to the dollar amount specified by the Independent Sector by visiting their website. For children, use minimum wage as a standard….
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…Hire dedicated staff to supervise your community’s Management Program and the budget. Consult or use an ISA Certified Arborist (TRAQ trained). Require community forestry training for tree board members on…
