Greater Okefenokee Forest Management Options: A Forest Planning Manual for Wildfire Mitigation
This manual was developed in an effort to identify practical wildfire hazard mitigation techniques; for landowners with a vision for a diverse, dynamic, and healthy fire-maintained ecosystem.
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…residents that the use of fireworks may lead to an increased the risk of wildfire. “Although parts of the state have received some rainfall in the last few days, we…
Georgia Project WILD
Project WILD has been providing award winning, classroom tested, quality conservation education in Georgia, the U.S. and around the world for over 20 years. It is an environmental education program for students of all ages. This program is sponsored in Georgia by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia Chapter of the Safari Club International.
Georgia State Wildfires 2012 to Present
View interactive map of wildfires in Georgia from 2012 to the present.
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…habitat for wildlife, reduces fuel loads and lowers the risk of wildfire smoke impacts on our communities.” Wildlife Resources Division Fire Safety Officer Shan Cammack, a long-time steering committee member…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Georgia Forestry Commission Wildland Urban Interface Specialist Anthony English recently received the prestigious Robert E. Browning Award for 2019 in Georgia, recognizing his outstanding work to prevent wildfire. “This recognition…
Forest Stewardship Program
…Wildlife Episode seven of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Managing Land for Wildlife. External Website Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series:…
Public Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
A consistent, comparable set of scientific results to be used as a foundation for wildfire mitigation and prevention planning in the Southern states
Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet
Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, and working forests play a big role ensuring healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more.
Firewise Success Story – Wildcat Community / Dawson County
Overview of the Firewise program in Wildcat community in the North Georgia mountains
