Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…in trees, and they also inject a symbiotic fungus and toxic mucus into the tree. The larvae feed upon the fungus, but the mucus spreads within the water conductive tissue…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…an easy to remember “S-S-T-A-R” formula: S – Space – 25+ feet between fire and woodlands S – Space – 50+ feet between fire and structures T – Time –…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…I still feel as if I am the young guy that’s ready to conquer the world. It’s similar to the way I look at my career at GFC. I can’t…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…by the acronym, SSTAR: SPACE – Be 25 feet from any forestland or flammable vegetation SPACE – Be 50 feet from any structure (homes, shed, barns, etc.) TIME – Burn…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered by the acronym, SSTAR: SPACE – Be 25 feet from any forestland or flammable vegetation SPACE –…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…(S) Spacing distances between fires and woodlands or other flammable vegetation must be 25 feet; (S) Spacing between fire and structures must be 50 feet; (T) Times to burn are…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…must be 25 feet of SPACE between the location of the burning and any woodlands, forestland, and/or open field that contains brush, grass, or other flammable material. This separates the…
Forest Health
…trees are “host-specific;” that is, they feed only on certain host species’ foliage. Others are considered general feeders, preferring a variety of meal types. Outbreaks of defoliating insects can be…
Forest Biomass
Forest landowners and existing forest industry have the potential to grow this new bioenergy industry rapidly by providing the needed biomass fuel and infrastructure for new mills that will produce…
