“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…got one! You guys are going to Oregon!” (Or California, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and even Alabama!) Wherever they are sent, the Georgia crew shows up representing our great state with…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…or shovels to help control the fire. Other safety tips include caution when cooking outside or using grills; keeping open flames away from combustible vegetation; recognizing hot objects such as…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…found, that site is marked as eradicated. Even eradicated sites get follow-up visits to ensure this invasive weed has not returned. The success of this program is shown in the…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…facets of life that can lead to tree decline. Interning with the Urban & Community Forestry Department showed me how the Georgia Forestry Commission works to maintain and improve our…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…fall colors above 3,000 feet should be in late October, and elevations below 3,000 feet should be near peak during the first week or so of November. Scenic NC Drive:…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2024 Homeowners, tree advocates, and volunteers will be busy shoveling dirt and planting trees this month in celebration of Georgia Arbor Day. To take advantage…
Forest Health
…species of pines including several of our native species. In Georgia, all species of pines could be impacted including several of tremendous commercial importance: loblolly, shortleaf, and slash. Trapping surveys…
Fire Weather
…contained or controlled when suppression is complete If GFC is responding to an incident, the system syncs automatically. Wildfire incidents that are closed are not shown. Please Note: smartphone applications…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
Firebreaks are areas that are cleaned of fuels and reduced to mineral soil. They are created by using special equipment and hand tools to form trenches or harrows. GFC recommends…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
A CWPP provides a community with a road map to reduce wildfire risks. The plan identifies strategic sites and methods for risk reduction and structural protection projects across jurisdictional boundaries….
