Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is a partner in this effort and provides many resources to help Georgians be ready for the unexpected: https://gema.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-08-11/september-national-preparedness-month. The Georgia Forestry Commission responds to…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…Protective Footwear. There are seven (7) basic items that every wildland firefighter trainee must possess when reporting to a hosted field exercise day. NFPA 1977 SPEC. Hardhat (not Fireman’s Helmet)…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
Georgia’s educators and the learning community have enhanced access to forestry and natural resource materials through a new web portal. The Georgia Project Learning Tree and Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…colors of fall this year, remember that the trees have been changing color since before we started “leaf color watches.” It is an essential life process for trees, and just…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…Our Own Success and Using Facts to Make Decisions – We’ve made progress strengthening these values as the foundation of our culture. Implementation of policy to pay employees who volunteer…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…to fame possible. Wise stewardship of Georgia’s forests is the foundation of the $39.1 billion forest products sector, which is why Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized in Georgia from…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…experiencing homelessness in Washington and Oregon. He has appeared in countless media interviews including two recent NPR programs. “We must all work together to save our natural resources from destructive…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…to be very vibrant and vivid. Adequate rainfall throughout the growing season, with moderate temperatures and minimal stress for the trees, has set the stage for an outstanding fall foliage…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…
Economic
…restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness. External Website Green Cities: Place Attachment & Meaning Place attachment…
