Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…and be able to do, given the grade level. NGSS has been adopted by several states, and though Georgia is not one of them, these standards connections can be cross-walked…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…with solutions for managing them. We also offer outreach services to provide education. Employees of the Forest Health Program frequently give presentations at many different events around the state. Some…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…azaleas, vaccinium, roses, and the Georgia State Tree: Live Oak (Quercus virginiana). Who is Involved State (Georgia Forestry Commission, University of Georgia, Georgia Department of Agriculture) and Federal (USDA Forest…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
On November 18, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law HB 1EX, which provides emergency disaster relief assistance for cleanup efforts for timberland owners as well as emergency funding for state…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…poplar, and hickory. Also, taking State Route 180 to Brasstown, Bald currently has some of the most breathtaking and gorgeous scenery in this part of the state. Northeast GA: Lack…
Learn, Plan, Act
…Act Website This interactive website serves as a community hub and allows landowners to connect and conveniently access information about their woodlands. In addition, the site offers information about upcoming…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Mill Size: G Mailing Address: 2366-2 Interstate Road Riceboro, GA 31323 Pulp & Paper Species: yellow pine Products:kraft linerboard By-Products:bark, black liquor Phone: 912-884-3386 Email:tim.metheny@dssmith.com Website: www.dssmith.com DS Smith -…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…tree from one of the state’s many tree farms. The Georgia Forestry Commission maintains a list of growers throughout the state who can supply you and your family with a…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…potentially will see loss of color already developed, the lower elevations are just beginning to change and there’s a significant percentage of canopy with green foliage, offering an opportunity for…
