GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…Governor Kemp’s office. And we have been talking with other state’s forestry agencies about any information they may have uncovered. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lack of science on…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…Survey biennially. These common-sense, science-based and practical guidelines are supported by the forestry community, and they’re working – extraordinarily well. In simple terms, the BMP Survey is a “report card”…
2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources Strategy
Georgia’s original Forest Action Plan was produced with contributions from many program leaders of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Content contributors included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston, Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished by Wendy Burnett, Kassie Keck and Stasia Kelly. Development and publication of this document was assisted by a grant from the National Association of State Foresters.
Longleaf Restoration
…Accomplishment Report PDF A Closer Look at Stem Quality of Old-Field Planted Longleaf Pines GFC worked with the University of Georgia on a longleaf pine stem quality study funded by…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some 3,500 acres, and 229 of those fires happened in…
Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning Decision Guide
Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to be removed, and still others will not require any special treatment and can be left alone.
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…the regular registration rate of $110. To register, contact Cole Posey: cposey@southernregional.edu; 229-217-4257. For more information about prescribed fire, its benefits, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids
…River Specialties, Inc. P. O. Box 6414 Americus GA 31709 229-924-9459 Toccoa Solutions – Scott McCrary 1797 Pine Road Marietta GA 30062 770-630-8873 White County Farmers Exchange 951 South Main…
State Managed Forests
Bartram Forest 2,113 acres State land tract Baldwin and Wilkinson Counties Milledgeville office: (478) 445-5164 The Bartram Forest is owned by the State of Georgia and managed with Forest Stewardship…