PLT and Me!
…such a fun name for a simple cross-section of a tree! We also drew rings of a tree to represent our life, showing growth with rings spread out, or perhaps…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2024 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the Independence Day holiday. The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding…
Longleaf Restoration
…to realize deforested areas were not reseeding in longleaf. Instead, faster growing species such as loblolly, slash and hardwoods were taking over. By the late twentieth century, preserved recreational areas…
Water Quality & BMPs
Landowners can help prevent or minimize impacts to Georgia’s water systems by planning ahead for Best Management Practices (BMPs) with any forestry operations, and developing a Forest Management Plan. This…
Carbon Sequestration
…It accounts for carbon in aboveground and belowground live and dead biomass, aboveground and belowground understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, soil, and leaf litter. This estimate excludes timberland primarily consisting…
Forest Biomass
…Assessment for Georgia (2021) PDF Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small…
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…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Wildfire Prevention
…wind make it easier for embers to fly and fires to spread. Pay attention to the weather forecast and make special note of low humidity levels and wind speed. GFC…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighter…
