North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 28, 2021 On May 1, a ban on outdoor burning begins in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…we can bring that number down significantly, together.” The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a communication campaign emphasizing the new changes that must be taken before burning: adequate space between…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…which includes a wealth of helpful resources: http://www.garxfire.com/index.php/events. The online event takes place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Conference-related field trips are planned for September 27 – October 1….
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…compared to areas below 3000 feet. Suggested scenic drive: From I-75 take Hwy 136 to the top of Lookout Mountain. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…I-75, take Hwy 136 to the top of Lookout Mountain. Turn right onto Hwy 189 (or continue on 136 and turn right to go to Cloudland Canyon). Follow Hwy 189…
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…session will also be offered online at GaTrees.org. “The state is taking new steps to meet challenges created by increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,” said Georgia Forestry…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…will continue to accelerate leaf change and end out the color change season. Scenic drive: Take 180 from Suches to 19, then take 19 up to Blairsville. 76 From Blairsville…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 14, 2022 Atlanta, GA – For the tenth consecutive year, revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry has taken a jump. According to a new Georgia Tech…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…own children will one day make as campers as well. Due to COVID, the camp has not taken place in the past two years, but this year, this year, we’re…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…Forestry Association, Forest Resource Consultants, University of Georgia, WestRock, Rayonier, and American Tree Farm System. Campers stay in cabins with other participants under the supervision of counselors. Meals are taken…
