PLT and Me!
…badges. After eating our sack lunches, we spent the afternoon rotating among stations: arts and crafts, sports and games, and Project Learning Tree. I remember looking at tree cookies –…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…clearing of an area for the purpose of establishing a small garden spot or land clearing is considered a land type change. These are subject to the EPD land clearing…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…through or near a known or suspected cogongrass spot since this could move seed or root fragments to other areas. Resources 2024 Cogongrass Spring Update 2024 Cogongrass Winter Update 2024…
Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
This Camp provides an indoor and outdoor classroom for energetic, inquisitive students to learn about forestry, wildlife, ecology, tree identification, fire protection, forest products and the people who manage these resources in Georgia’s vast forests. It was founded in 1988 by Billy Lancaster and is sponsored by the Georgia Division of the Society of American Foresters. For ages 12-13.
Student Resources
…spots encompass a total of 373 acres. The status and treatment for each spot is at varying levels. The Georgia Forestry Commission recognizes a spot as eradicated after three consecutive…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…methods being used to protect waterways, and enhance wildlife and forest health. A shooting sports demonstration by Elbert County Gun Club underscored the role recreation plays in forest stewardship. Industry…
Educator Resources
…is an environmental education program for students of all ages. This program is sponsored in Georgia by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia Chapter of…
Making the Shade Program
…school officials, the parent-teacher organization, a local tree board/ nonprofit, a volunteer landscape architect, a local nursery, and/or a corporate sponsor are strongly encouraged. At the time of grant award,…
Smokey Bear
…Sponsors must provide an adequate, private dressing area for Smokey & escort. Only official artwork depicting Smokey Bear may be used in promoting an appearance. Happy Birthday Smokey! Cheers to…
Timber Products
…walnut Honeys from sourwood, tulip poplar, and tupelo trees are popular both for food and medicinal value. Shiitake Mushrooms – they grow from spore innoculum plugs implanted in oak or…
