Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…increasing ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Georgia. To learn more about prescribed fire and activities on public lands, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com, GaStateParks.org, GaRxFire.com, GoodFires.org, or @ChattOconeeNF. # # #…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN or contacting their county GFC office. For more information about the summer burn ban and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org and https://epd.georgia.gov/air/summer-open-burning-ban….
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…ages that can be easily incorporated into existing curriculum or used in informal settings are available at georigiaplt.org. Diverse age- and grade-appropriate subjects include southern and world forests, energy, biodiversity,…
GFC and COVID-19
…appointments. Please call your local GFC office or use email to reach local personnel. Statewide contact information is here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Chief rangers and rangers, one at a time, are staffing…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) before burning outdoors. Permits can be secured online at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN or contacting their county GFC office. “During this…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…environments. Resources are included in the report. To read the report in its entirety, go to https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Timber-Impact-Assessment-April-2020.pdf. Find information about the many services of the Georgia Forestry Commission at GaTrees.org….
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…secure a legal burn permit in Georgia is to get one online at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN or by contacting a local office of the GFC. In some cases, a…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…telephone: Burn permits – can be obtained online at GaTrees.org, or by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN (652-2876). Wildfire emergencies – GFC rangers are on call and available 24/7. To report a wildfire,…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…at https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist/ for input and information about your storm damage mitigation options. It is imperative that all formal tree assessments and treatment be conducted by an International Society of Arboriculture…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…willow. There are also several native beetles that look similar to ALB: https://resources.ipmcenters.org/view/resource.cfm?rid=18810. The Georgia Forestry Commission is working closely with our counterparts in South Carolina to learn about this…
