Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…Certified Arborist to prune trees to reduce wind and weight loading. Do not park vehicles on tree roots, which could result in compaction and root zone decay. Do not try…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Barneycastle Forestry Services Better Hometown Program of the Department of Community Affairs Emory University Fort Benning Georgia Arborists Association Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Program Georgia Department of Transportation Georgia Green…
GFC Centennial
…astound early colleagues who fought fires with mule-drawn wagon-loads of water and shoved logs down a river toward the mill. What they would certainly have in common, however, is an…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…is physically and legally capable of being planted in a normal manner to an agricultural commodity; or certain marginal pastureland that is suitable for use as a riparian buffer or…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…habitat for wildlife, reduces fuel loads and lowers the risk of wildfire smoke impacts on our communities.” Wildlife Resources Division Fire Safety Officer Shan Cammack, a long-time steering committee member…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…of our day trips. We were able to see, and later understand, how prescribed fire is a beneficial and necessary practice for certain forests in Georgia, most especially the long…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. Throughout his career at the GFC, Thomas has held various positions, including Forester, Assistant District Manager, Area Fire Management Officer, and Lead Forester….
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…wildfires in Georgia start because of careless debris burning. Also, certain weather conditions can increase the chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity, and atmospheric instability. Fighting…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Forest Health
…trees are “host-specific;” that is, they feed only on certain host species’ foliage. Others are considered general feeders, preferring a variety of meal types. Outbreaks of defoliating insects can be…
