Fire Prevention Week 2020
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024 Most people are in favor of preserving abundant natural resources for their grandchildren. Some people work every single day to ensure that happens. Georgia…
My Firewise Experience
…article. During the process of this service project, one thing stood out to me, and that was the many great people who are passionate about protecting homes and communities. The…
Community Tree Advocacy
…a tree board, here are some helpful resources: Sample Job Description Sample Meeting Agenda Tree Board University Participate in a Tree Advocacy Groups Tree advocacy groups are community groups focused…
Economic
…transportation safety. External Website Green Cities: Social & Cultural Strengths Urban green spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…– shifting to bright yellow Redbud – fading to yellow Sourwood – vivid and deep reds Sumac – bright red Maple – dull reds Birch – fading to yellow with…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Officer Mike Davis. In his nomination documents, Davis described English as a “dedicated public servant,” and lauded him for a plethora of activities that promoted wildfire prevention. They included media…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…course, has its drawbacks, none larger than the public’s perception that wood is weaker – and more flammable – than concrete or steel. “And people have heard for a long…
