Longleaf Restoration

A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…

Georgia Arbor Day

…so Morton set out to plant millions of trees. These served as windbreaks, prevented soil erosion and provided habitat, shade and fuel, among many other things. Mr. Morton convinced many…

Prescribed Burn

…Certain weather parameters are dictated and a burn permit must be obtained from GFC. Firebreaks (natural or man-made) must be noted and a map of the tract should be attached….

Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance

…pre-existing forest roads and firebreaks. PDF Hurricane Michael Timber Impact Assessment This survey examined landscape‐level impacts and classified them accordingly. PDF Map of 28 Counties Declared Under State of Emergency…

Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia

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…(nematode that sterilizes the adults), was developed in Australia and successfully introduced into the environment and this has helped suppress outbreaks. This nematode has been tested in NY (2006), and…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

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…many “peaks” occurring in localized areas. The concept of overall “peak” can be defined as the most color across the largest area, so keep in mind that as we go…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

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…10 feet, and maintain fuel breaks (walkways, driveways, paths) to stop wildfire spread. Extended Zone: In this zone, focus on reducing heavy accumulations of fuels to interrupt a wildfire’s path…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020

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…Above 3000’ oaks are starting to transition from light green to pale yellow to red, and are giving some of these vistas a real feel that the big change is…