Forest Stewardship Program

…Georgia Forestry Commission. PDF Forest Stewardship Program Application Apply to the Forest Stewardship Program. PDF Forest Stewardship Program Map Contacts and map. Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Longleaf Pine…

GFC Leaf Watch

…Georgia Georgia’s forests are home to approximately 250 species of trees. Native Trees of Georgia describes 92 of them. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Partnering…

Prescribed Burn

…Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas External Website Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…non-native, invasive plants. If left unchecked, lands occupied by these plants become unproductive and native flora (and fauna) can be completely displaced. Arbor Day Foundation – Georgia Tree Planting Program…

Emergency Response

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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

…landings; managed with native trees appropriately stocked on the property (except temporarily for areas being reforested) and wildfire risk (in wildfire-prone areas) is minimized by strategically placed firebreaks. Forestry Practices…

2021 Dirty Dozen (Top Twelve Nonnative Invasive Plants) List

72 counties have had cogongrass detections since 2007, and to date 34 of the 72 counties have no active cogongrass. Georgia’s proactive treatment program assists landowners across the state, and 85% of all known cogongrass spots in Georgia are considered inactive.

The Georgia Forestry Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to limit reproduction and spread.

The Dirty Dozen List of Non-native Invasive Species is ranked by the total acres occupied according to Forest Inventory and Analysis data. Honey Suckle and Fescue are not included in this list. Credit for the data used to make this list to the US Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Program and The Georgia Forestry Commission FIA Foresters.