Cogongrass: Identifying one of the Most Invasive Plant Species
Cogongrass is one of the most invasive plants in Georgia. Follow along with Lynne Womack, our Forest Health Coordinator, and Mark McClure, our Forest Health Specialist, as they discuss the characteristics, common look-a-likes, and location of Cogongrass.
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…pine. The veterinarian lays fire to all his longleaf every two or three years, ensuring perfect habitat for eastern indigo snakes and gopher tortoises. Tortoise burrows are flagged before any…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…the weather, and have shovels and hoes and water on hand. Yet wildland firefighters continue to see common mistakes that lead to loss of woodlands, property and even lives. Despite…
Privacy Policy
…format. Disclaimer The materials on the Georgia Forestry Commission Web site are provided “as is”. The Georgia Forestry Commission makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…will have a minimum annual payment of $1,500. Contract Length 5 years Application Process The USDA Natural Conservation Resource Service (NRCS) makes CSP available on a nationwide basis through continuous…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…up to 50% flat rate cost share for eligible costs, plus annual per acre rental payments. Contract Length 10-15 years Application Process The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes CRP available…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…roads to “refill locations,” and helicopters fly many miles away to suitable ponds and lakes to refill buckets. This creates long turn-around periods for water supply. Sorrells said they learned…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…rain, which has lowered our fire danger statewide,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “That makes it possible for us to share personnel and resources with other states in…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
The Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative began as a concept in 2015. Several states, federal, private, and non-governmental partners worked together to launch this project. It was established in…
