Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…“Fortunately, Georgia wildfire activity has been below normal. When communities are in need, our dedicated employees answer the call without hesitation.” Currently, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has 64 personnel…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…average in state-managed WMA’s every year. The Dawson Forest has 28 miles of horse and mountain bike trails and two formal camping areas. Users are required to have either a…
Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023
The fall foliage show in North Georgia is on its way, but it’s not quite here yet! There’s very minimal color change throughout the forest canopy across all elevations. You’ll…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…2023, reports about leaf changes and optimal places to view them will begin on the GFC public website at GaTrees.org. The weekly updates will also air on partner media outlets…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…Lowrimore. “Jason has such a great commitment to serving our customers and deep knowledge about how to manage trees for optimal benefits. We couldn’t be prouder to have him with…
2019 Best Management Practices – BMPs
Information for landowners, foresters, timber buyers, loggers, site preparation and reforestation contractors, and others involved with silvicultural operations about common-sense, economical and effective practices to minimize non-point source pollution (soil erosion and stream sedimentation) and thermal pollution. These minimum practices are called BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and are commonly referred to as BMPs.
Tree Seedlings
…The gel does not need to be removed before planting. Seedling roots should not be pruned. This allows for optimal absorption of moisture and nutrients from the ground. Do not…
Longleaf Restoration
…addition, “fuels” of leftover logging debris on the forest floor caused catastrophic wildfires. Animal populations plummeted, with a cascading negative effect on the entire ecosystem. In the 1900s, people began…
State Managed Forests
…to experience recreation and education. Directions from Georgia Hwy 400: Take Hwy 400 to the Dawsonville Outlet mall red light. Turn west onto Dawson Forest Road. Continue straight for approximately…
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…
