Wildfire Prevention
…and a cell phone to call 911. Wildfire prevention is paramount, and GFC provides a variety of services including: fire detection issuing burn permits wildfire suppression and prevention services emergency…
Emergency Response
…and software called FiResponse. It offers current information about Georgia’s reported and active wildfires. Details include: fire location whether a fire is active, contained or controlled when suppression is complete…
Wood-Using Industries
…may be other Georgia mills that utilize mechanical lumber grading. Final determination will depend upon individual contact with the mills. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
Arson Investigations
…House Bill 790 2014 bill authorizing GFC Forestry Investigators to enforce laws related to the protection, security, conservation, and sale of forest resources. PDF Human Trafficking Information Important details about…
Certified Tree Professionals
…not attached to a tree care company and can provide an unbiased assessment of their tree’s condition and. This may be difficult and may involve contacting arborist directly to determine…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…place in advance (hotline system, pre-determined debris storage areas, hiring specifications for tree care companies to include certified arborists) Be prepared to conduct an immediate assessment of the damage and…
Making the Shade Program
…determine the average value of adult volunteer labor, refer to the dollar amount specified by the Independent Sector by visiting their website. For children, use minimum wage as a standard….
Green Infrastructure Resources
…maps, apps and tools to support the details outlined in the Guidelines. USFS Green Infrastructure Resource Urban Forest Systems and Green Stormwater Infrastructure is a resource manual developed by the…
Georgia Arbor Day
The holiday was initiated by Julius Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872. Morton was a pioneer who traveled from Detroit to Nebraska in 1854. There were no trees in sight,…
Champion Trees
…L. Little Jr.’s Checklist of United States Trees (Native and Naturalized) to determine eligibility. It was published in 1979 as U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Handbook 541. There are species…
