Natural Disaster Recovery
…to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters. External Website Disaster Resource Center The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters and emergencies, how…
Reforestation
…Some landowners will encounter problems that are unique to their specific lands. If you need advice, contact your local GFC office. A qualified forester will be able to offer assistance….
Forest Biomass
Forest landowners and existing forest industry have the potential to grow this new bioenergy industry rapidly by providing the needed biomass fuel and infrastructure for new mills that will produce…
Fire Weather
…linked to GFC’s wildfire computer-aided dispatch system and software called FiResponse. It offers current information about Georgia’s reported and active wildfires. Details include: fire location whether a fire is active,…
Wildfire Prevention
When burning, always check the weather first. A major cause of debris burn wildfires is not following Ga code section 12-6-90 and burning with improper weather conditions. Changing conditions and…
Firefighting Training & Resources
Wildland firefighters work in natural environments, such as forests, preventing and fighting fires, and performing rescue and aid services. Wildland Firefighter Training is for: Fire Department personnel – must be…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
Ask The Arborist
…resources found- please try another search term. We are here to help. Our certified arborists offer timely, unbiased advice — free of charge. We’ll send your request to a certified…
Certified Tree Professionals
Tree care should always be provided by a certified arborist. Arborists are trained in the identification, diagnosis and care of trees. They understand how to provide proper tree care safely….
Environmental
Cleaner, Cooler Air Trees trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke from the air. Shade from trees reduces temperatures and helps keep air pollutants from becoming even more volatile. Most…
