Rural Fire Defense Program
…Georgia Department of Administrative Services Surplus Property Division. The mission is to redistribute as much as possible to state offices, local governments, and some nonprofit groups. What is not redistributed…
Making the Shade Program
Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits. Trees keep children healthy by: Reducing surface…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…and road maintenance at Dawson, as well as assisting DNR Wildlife techs in setting up bear survey stations there. Part of his responsibilities for this memorable project was helping hang…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…wildfires. “We want to make sure everyone is aware of the possibility that one stray spark can lead to devastating consequences,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our fire…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…thought, however, to where you plan to cook outside. Keep grills, open cooking fires, and campfires located in areas free of dry grass and vegetation. Make sure those items are…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…I was fortunate to work on several projects, including flight operations, to help revise the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policy, making sure it is as simple as possible while still…
Doing Business in Georgia
…in a state are surveyed bi-annually. Primary wood-using industries include pulp mills, sawmills, veneer mills, composite panel mills (osb), and other industrial products mills. Visit the Forest Service TPO Site…
Environmental
…businesses and homeowners a stormwater utility fee based on the amount of impervious surface at their location. Helpful Resources Review studies, reports and more to learn more about the benefits…
Social & Cultural
…that is important, consider nature and the trees that surround the area. Trees help build a sense of community character and place. Fast Facts People prefer natural over hardscape settings,…
FIA Statistics Report for Georgia (1997)
This report highlights the principal findings of the seventh forest survey of Georgia. Field work began in November 1995 and was completed in April 1998. Six previous surveys, completed in 1936, 1953, 1961, 1972, 1982, and 1989 provide statistics for measuring changes and trends over the previous 62 years.
