Think Trees for the Holidays
…you can be proud of your support of Georgia’s forest landowners when purchasing live over manufactured. Our state’s 24 million acres of forestland sequester more than 1.5 billion metric tons…
Carbon Registry
…the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are increasing by about three billion metric tons every year. As air pollution increases, so do the number of health problems for Georgians. Planting…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…personnel can stay abreast of state progress and methods for improvement. The GFC has strong partnerships with several organizations to make these sessions available, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, University…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…Understanding and supporting the habitats that were historically present allows for land management goals to more easily be met. Native v. Non-native plants Native plants provide wildlife with food and…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…must follow the “Take 5” method of lighting that first match. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The ‘Take 5 Star’…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…ideal treatment times as well. Remember to read the insecticide label and follow the application and safety instructions. Neither of the soil application methods should be applied within 10 feet…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
2019 GA Carbon Sequestration Summary
Over 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon is sequestered on Georgia timberland according to 2019 Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) data, provided by the U.S. Forest Service. This includes 23.2 million acres on federal, state/local, and private property. It accounts for carbon in aboveground and belowground live and dead biomass, aboveground and belowground understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, soil, and leaf litter. This estimate excludes timberland primarily consisting of exotic species and non-stocked stands (previously forested land that has yet to be replanted or produce substantial natural vegetation).
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…physical activity and metabolism. 107:3109-3116 Psychological benefits of walking through forest areas. International Journal of environmental research and public health. 2018.15(12): 2804 A dose response curve describing the relationship between…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…utilities are rediscovering tree planting as a time-tested method for reducing energy use. Research has shown roofs, windows, and air conditioners shaded by trees help reduce energy usage by up…
