GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…participation. Become part of the solution to rid the state of invasive plants. Participants receive a rate of $60 per acre for areas treated. To apply, please contact your local…
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…
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…of significant research, trees have a positive impact on human health, and the Healthy Trees campaign details the numerous benefits in a captivating and easy to apply style. “The connection…
Timber Buyers Directory
…LLC Jack Catlin Title: Owner Toccoa, GA 30577 Phone 1: 706-201-1290 Phone 2: 706-201-1290 Fax: jcatlinforestry@gmail.com Champion Lagacy Resources LLC George Champion Title: Timber Buyer Eastanollee, GA 30358 Phone 1:…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. Extreme drought and heavy fuel loads made it easy for other fires to ignite and by May 5, wildland firefighters were struggling to get the upper…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…These include southern pine beetle, emerald ash borer, gypsy moth traps, and an entire program dedicated to the early detection of insects around our ports and other high-risk areas of…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…with an easy to learn formula. Before lighting a match, “Take 5,” and remember the five-pronged “Safety Star.” The first two prongs are “S” and they stand for SPACE.” There…
Timber Products
…is Leyland cypress, eastern red cedar, white pine, and others. Seventy percent (70%) of all Christmas tree sales from Georgia Christmas tree growers come from choose and cut operations. Approximately…
