Georgia 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 wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants.
Prescribed Burn
…Fine Fuel Moisture Table A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired PDF Fire Weather Forecast Current…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…on several wildfires by mapping fire perimeters and locating hot spots. Our Forest Management department has used them to create georeferenced aerial maps, locating pine beetle spots, poachers, and more….
Timber Buyers Directory
…Douglas, GA 31533 Phone 1: 912-647-1581 Phone 2: 912-278-4911 Fax: 912-367-1528 glynn.mcallister@rayonier.com Ricky Boring Logging Ricky Boring Title: Owner Ellijay, GA 30540 Phone 1: 706-889-7700 Phone 2: Fax: Roberts Timber…
Firewise USA® Program
In 1985, after the loss of over 1,400 homes in Florida and California fires, the U.S. Forest Service and the NFPA met, and the concept known as the wildland urban…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…wildfire, and their presence disrupts the ecology. Though people can never fully protect their homes against wildfires, you can take steps to reduce the risk. Current issues in the wildland-urban…
Health & Recreational
…urban forests, parks and greenspaces have become increasingly popular as places to walk, run, bike and hike. Green spaces provide necessary places and opportunities for physical activity. Exercise improves cognitive…
Urban Forest Sustainability and Management Review – Checklist
The Urban Forest Sustainability & Management Review System is designed to provide a framework for comprehensively evaluating urban forest management programs. This review system (the checklist and the process) can be used for municipal or county urban forest management programs, or to evaluate college or corporate campus management programs
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…activity to keep Georgians and their property safe.” The burn ban will be in effect from May 1-September 30, The 54 Georgia counties affected are Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts,…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
GFC Guest Blog by Charlee Glenn, Southern Conservation Trust In June I was lucky enough to attend the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, “Exploring Forestry and Wildlife in Georgia.” I’ve been…
