Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
…Office: 706-216-2713 Fannin County GFC Office: 706-374-6232 Gilmer County GFC Office: 706-635-2363 Habersham County GFC Office: 706-754-2354 Lumpkin County GFC Office: 706-867-2898 Murray County GFC Office: 706-695-3422 Pickens County GFC…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…wildlife habitat, and preparing sites for reforestation. Topics covered in the certification class include fire behavior, fire weather, fire tactics, and other subjects related to prescribed burning. There are three…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…our state with clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities are valued at $37 billion annually. According to the report, one of the greatest emerging threats to the…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…habitat, Georgia’s forests impact everyone.” Highlights of the report show Georgia’s forest industry: generated $977 million in state government revenues. provided $110 million for the state budget (an increase of…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…supplying the state with clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. For information about Arbor Day events, planting trees, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…in planning for and reducing wildfire risks. Maintain and enhance the economic benefits and values of trees and forests. Protect, conserve and enhance wildlife and fish habitat. Connect people to…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…times,” said Dr. Jon Ambrose, Chief of Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Conservation Section. “Prescribed burning improves habitat for wildlife, reduces fuel loads, and lowers the risk of wildfire smoke impacts to…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…produced here and the jobs created by the forest industry. From clean air, clean water and abundant products to wildlife habitat, recreation and natural beauty, Georgia forests also contribute indispensable…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…the proper humidity, winds, moisture levels and more to put fire to work reducing fuel levels, enhancing wildlife habitat and aesthetics, preparing for reforestation and accomplishing many other forest management…
Southern Pine Beetles
…wildlife habitat for many species of game and non-game animals. Longleaf pine establishment (in specified areas of Georgia) Longleaf pine is the most resistant pine to southern pine beetle attack….
