The Season for Giving Thanks
…another great year. It’s customary in this season to pause and reflect on the blessings that make our lives as good as they are. While we take time to give…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…units of local governments, non-profit and homeowner organizations, Indian tribes, and State agencies. Two primary projects make up the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG), being facilitated through the Georgia Forestry…
Health & Recreational
…community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary. External…
Forest Industry
…Georgia in 2018 $977 million in tax revenue generated 55,089 forest industry jobs 205 primary wood product manufacturing facilities in Georgia 1100 secondary mills that further convert wood products into…
State Managed Forests
…as a multiple use tract with timber as the primary objective. Strong consideration is also given to soil and water conservation, wildlife and the landscape value of restoring longleaf pine….
Firefighting Training & Resources
…provides instruction in the primary factors affecting the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. S-190 is typically taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighter…
Incident Command System
…IMT2 maintains a primary and alternate team roster, as well as apprentice and trainee positions. All members join the team voluntarily and take part in ongoing training. When IMT2 is…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Economic
…green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary. External Website Green Cities: Reduced Risk Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality, cool over-heated urban…
Environmental
…related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary. External Website Green Cities: Reduced Risk Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality,…
