Fire Prevention & Suppression

…and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest…

Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

…will help everyone understand what is expected of all parties involved in the sale. All contracts should include the amount to be paid and how the payments will be disbursed,…

Longleaf Restoration

…practices Largest variety of practices offered by cost share program – everything ranging from establishment to commercial thinning Contract length is two years to complete practices Process: Contact local NRCS…

Learn, Plan, Act

…information about their woodlands. In addition, the site offers information about upcoming events and workshops, as well as contact information for forest management professionals to provide more in-person, direct assistance….

Carbon Sequestration

…VERRA – Verified Carbon Standard Verra develops and manages standards that help countries, the private sector and civil society achieve their sustainable development and climate action goals. External Website exclamation-circle…

Invasive Plant Control Program

…native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…that fail to attend the entire training session. In the event a registered student/trainee does not attend, the operator (individual, fire department, or other entity) will be invoiced by the…

Timber Products

…Certificate of Harvest is required for anyone in pine straw production. A 10-year-old pine stand can yield up to 100 bales per acre every 3 years. Older stands can yield…

Making the Shade Program

…responsibility for watering and mulching. Pre-planned classroom activities can also be coordinated around events such as Arbor Day. Apply to Making the Shade Program Making the Shade grant applications are…

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…