Prescribed Burn Certification

…will receive a comprehensive study manual and instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. The applicants must pass a written test, have two years of…

Prescribed Burn

A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….

My Firewise Experience 

…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…

Tree Ordinances

…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…

Community Forestry Friend Program Application

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.

Pine Straw Producers Directory

…Fax: mattplyler1973@gmail.com Premium Pineneedles LLC Reece Holley Pageland, SC29728 Phone 843-680-0778 Fax: 843-672-7901 jrh5186@yahoo.com Premium Pineneedles LLC Reece Holley Baxley, GA31513 Phone 843-680-0778 Fax: 843-672-7901 jrh5186@yahoo.com Putnal’s Premium Pine Straw,…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain are showing similar characteristics in color as many species are at or approaching peak. Rain and wind intensity throughout the coming week will be the…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…the north Georgia mountains. The golds from the birch are nicely contrasted by the reds in roadside maple and sourwood. Oaks are showing continued development, especially at higher elevations. NC…

Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy

…11 pulp mills, continued to dominate all sectors within the forest industry. Urban and community forestry impacts, which are not included in other portions of the report, also showed strong…