Southern Pine Beetles
…both being influenced by drought. Outbreaks occurring in the Coastal Plain are more sporadic and can be triggered by flooding or drought. Outbreaks may persist for one to three years….
1999 – 2009 Georgia Trout Stream BMP’s Interpretation addendum
Georgia’s forestry BMP manual (revised in 1999 and 2009) recommends a 100 foot wide Streamside Management Zone, measured from the stream bank horizontally outward away from the stream; to be implemented on all Georgia designated primary or secondary trout streams – and tributaries (p. 11 Georgia’s BMPs for Forestry manual).
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…of a southeastern nursery tour throughout multiple states and Georgia Department of Agriculture were the guides for the trip. This stop was the only one involving a general forest setting….
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
…burn, then triple check your burn plan to make sure you’ve planned for smoke management Create a smoke management plan Check fire weather conditions frequently Consider whether your burn can…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…impacts, such as smoke impacts on medical facilities; smoke impacts on individuals with preexisting medical conditions; and the statewide need to minimize any trigger event that would cause citizens to…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…Urban Forest Strike Team assessed damage to community forests along seven storm tracks. Those occurred in or near the cities of Fort Oglethorpe (Catoosa Co.), Rome (Floyd), Trion (Chattooga), Summerville…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…in this zone. Intermediate Zone: In this zone it is important to keep lawns and native grasses mowed, keep lower branches of trees trimmed to a height of six to…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…and other high profile locations crowded. While weekday traffic is also up this year, leaf peepers may want to consider a weekday trip to avoid the heaviest of the traffic…
