Educator Resources
…skills that enable responsible decisions and actions that impact the environment. External Website Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…week than to water a little bit each day. In summer during periods of drought and high temperatures, the tree may require watering the specified amount twice a week. When…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…through fall, there are generally exceptional opportunities regardless if it is a week or two before our declared “peak” or a week or two after.] NE GA scenic drives include:…
Spring Tree Care
…water five to seven gallons per caliper inch, once a week, from March through October-November, again depending on rainfall amounts. Example: a two-inch caliper tree requires 10-14 gallons per week…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…longleaf pine ecosystem.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week was established in 2005 and is recognized annually during the first week in February. Governor Kemp’s official 2022 proclamation highlights the forest management…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…agency from in front of and behind the scenes. Wildfire training is arduous and specialized, and more clearly understood by participation than by filming on the sidelines. During the week…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…10 gallons per caliper inch, once a week, from March through October/November. Example: a two-inch caliper tree requires 20 gallons per week in the growing season. Tree roots do not…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…Trail through Paulding Forest include the Pumkinvine Creek Trestle that is 126 feet high and 750 feet long, offering nice views of the WMA. The 800-ft. Brushy Mountain Tunnel is…
Leaf Watch Report for October 4th, 2023
…NE GA Week 1 10-04-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 1 10-04-2023 North Central Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NC GA Week 1 10-04-2023…
Leaf Watch Report for October 11th, 2023
…NE GA Week 2 10-11-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 2 10-11-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NC GA Week 2 10-11-2023…
