State Managed Forests
…290 acres are suited for growing timber and predominantly consist of planted loblolly and longleaf pine trees. Bottomland hardwoods, made up of creeks and drains, utilize 52 acres. The forest…
Carbon Sequestration
…Registry Work? The Registry has developed a protocol for estimating and reporting carbon stocks in forests. The protocol was drafted with help from the University of Georgia Warnell School of…
Reforestation
…15 miles into Montezuma, GA. At the 2nd traffic light in Montezuma, turn left onto Dooly Street. Follow Dooly Street (the name will change first to Drayton Road outside of…
Forest Biomass
…harmful greenhouse gases. Find out more about GFC’s biomass efforts. Why develop the biomass industry? The use of ethanol can dramatically reduce our country’s dependence on foreign oil. It is…
Ask The Arborist
…system, and because they are often planted too close together and in poorly drained soils, Leyland cypress is prone to root rot and several damaging canker diseases, especially during periods…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…said Wiles. “It’s been brutally hot, we haven’t had any rain, and tinder-like conditions are right outside our back doors. Be extra careful with outdoor grills, chains dragging from vehicles,…
Tree Ordinance Development Guidebook
This guide provides information ranging from how to form a working group to developing a draft tree ordinance.
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
For students to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl. 1st through 5th grade students
Georgia Species Fact Sheets
Review fact sheets on Georgia Species: Amphibians, Birds, Crayfish, Dragonflies, Mammals, Fishes, Mussels and Snails, Plants and Reptiles.
