GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
It’s not a secret that the Georgia Forestry Commission family is composed of hundreds of men and women who bring a formidable amount of expertise to forest landowners and the…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…to the brave men and women of the Georgia Forestry Commission for sharing their time and expertise,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “Many states have come to our aid in…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…to the greenhouse gas pile. Yet some carbon remains embedded in mass timber, stored for a century or longer. A green-building industry study in 2019 estimates that one cubic meter…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…to provide these groups with less constricting, short-term contracts. In some cases, these groups are offering landowners carbon offset contracts for an average on $10-$15 per metric ton. To find…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…smaller and be made of metal. When conditions are right for a wildfire, our homes’ attics and crawlspaces can be hot, dry, and full of fuel (cardboard boxes, clothes). These…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…Check back frequently! And as social distancing and meticulous hygiene become standard operating procedure, we ask for your patience in the coming weeks. We will not be able to immediately…
Sustainable Forest Management in Georgia (2008)
Georgia’s forests are being sustainably managed to meet the numerous needs of our state today. To ensure our forests will continue to meet the ever increasing demands of future generations, many challenges must be met. This initial report, submitted to the General Assembly on July 1, 2008, highlights the conditions of our forest resources, along with the challenges and opportunities being faced by Georgia’s forest managers and owners.
Cogongrass Eradication Strategies
GFC began treating cogongrass in 2007 and has developed several methods to combat the problem.
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…nursery survey, is water sampling and stream baiting the irrigation water within 6 nurseries also. Future stream baiting efforts will target more watersheds near other positive nurseries in the metro…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…the most practical methods available for treating HWA. Of these two, systemic insecticides are often the best choice for individual homeowners. Two insecticides most used for HWA suppression are imidacloprid…
