Educator Resources
…Species Management & Conservation Programs As one of six divisions within Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is charged with conserving, enhancing and promoting Georgia’s…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
GFC maintains a list of business engaged in the wood-using industry. This information is intended as a helpful resource for landowners, homeowners and community leaders. GFC does not endorse specific…
Pine Bark Beetles
…Control Managing healthy forests is the best way to prevent pine bark beetle attacks. Attacks generally occur when trees have been damaged or are weakened by overcrowding, drought, saturated soils,…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…lawmakers addressed the issue. Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris….
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…achievement.” The Gaskins Estate boasts managed forests of planted and natural longleaf, loblolly, and slash pines, along with a number of hardwood species. Almost half the land is managed for…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…by tract and timber characteristics. Tract characteristics that drive value to pricing include the tract’s operability, topography and access. Tracts that can be logged in wet conditions often demand a…
Water Quality & BMPs
…managed to protect water quality and aquatic life. They provide a protective area as needed along streams and other bodies of water where disturbance and activity is limited. SMZs help…
Firewise USA® Program
…interface (WUI) emerged. The term was first described in the context of fire and firefighting. Fire managers noticed that, as development moved into rural areas, new problems were occurring that…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…person are encouraged. Nominations will be shared via social media, including Facebook (The Grove), Twitter (@plantyourlegacy; #greatamericantree #GATC19), and Instagram (@plantyourlegacy). Nominations may also be submitted as an email attachment…
