Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…Certified Arborist to prune trees to reduce wind and weight loading. Do not park vehicles on tree roots, which could result in compaction and root zone decay. Do not try…
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…dry conditions has the potential to reignite previous hot spots and cause dangerous new wildfires. The Georgia Forestry Commission has a valuable online fire tracking tool that is available for…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…in the spring. When not in the flowering stage, inspection of the roots is the most identifiable feature. Cogongrass has sharp pointed, scaly rhizomes with a very dense root system….
Learn & Explore
Trees give oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke. They prevent soil erosion, provide shade and reduce temperatures in urban areas. Around homes, trees increase…
State Managed Forests
…Approximately 170 acres of food plots, 55 acres of natural openings, 250 Wood Duck boxes, and 45 acres in MARSH waterfowl impoundment are maintained for wildlife. Hunting The WMA is…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…hard hat long sleeves and pants over-the-ankle leather boots (with a steel toe, if possible) chainsaw chaps Major Tree Debris Removal and Damaged Tree Management GFC recommends that homeowners call…
Carbon Sequestration
Forests have the capacity to both store and emit carbon. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store carbon in the stem, roots,…
Invasive Plant Control Program
Th IPCP program targets certain invasive plant species listed as a top concern in Georgia. The twelve most harmful invasive plants in Georgia are known as the Dirty Dozen. They…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…Yellow “Overpant” or Jean or “BDU” Style (big enough to be used as an “overpant”). Fireline Boots – must meet at least all of the following requirements: Eight-inch minimum boot…
Timber Products
…for landscaping. Medicinal Products Extracts, tinctures, salves, teas, and other products made from from a variety of Georgia trees can be used for medicinal purposes. These include: Sassafras – roots…
