Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…a summary of Sudden Oak Death from 2006. Resources Sudden Oak Death Brochure Sudden Oak Death Survey Map (2006) SuddenOakDeath.org Contact Us We are happy to assist with any questions…
Carbon Sequestration
…used for many different purposes and does not assign dollar value to carbon. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2019 GA Carbon Sequestration Summary Over 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon is…
Health & Recreational
…community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary. External…
Forest Industry
…Georgia in 2018 $977 million in tax revenue generated 55,089 forest industry jobs 205 primary wood product manufacturing facilities in Georgia 1100 secondary mills that further convert wood products into…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighter…
Environmental
…related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary. External Website Green Cities: Reduced Risk Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality,…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…One Forestry State in the Nation.” Phillips earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Resources at the University of Georgia in 2013. He said he was attracted to the…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…of Science degree in Forestry at the University of Georgia in 2008. He worked in the field of forest inventory and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) throughout the Northwest and Southeast…
Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…days of temperatures topping 100 degrees, unusually low humidity, and critically dry vegetative fuels ready to burn have led to unprecedented wildfires exhibiting extreme behavior. The levels of wildfire intensity…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…in March. “Ms. Brasell’s roots are in forest ecology in Australia. She came to Georgia and earned a degree in Science education, and has been passionate about the beauty and…
