Disaster Resource Center
The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters and emergencies, how to prepare, recover, and help build long-term resilience, as well as information about USDA assistance during disaster events.
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…Casualty Losses and Involuntary Conversion View presentation from Yanshu Li, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Forest Taxation and Economics. PDF Hurricane Michael – Timber Tax Credit Application Instructions A taxpayer seeking…
Pine Bark Beetles in Georgia
…account with the management of any pine dominated forest. All five species of pine bark beetles are naturally occurring insects to the southeastern United States, and epidemics of these pests…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…state leaders and the entire forestry community addressing a myriad of forestry-related issues such as urban sprawl, ownership and management objective change, forest land valuations, economics of traditional and emerging…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…information about the EPD summer burn ban go to https://epd.georgia.gov/ and click on “Open Burning Rules for Georgia” under Popular Topics, or call the EPD District Office serving your area….
Caring for Trees in Summer
…and advice specific to your needs. Here’s a great place to start exploring the many topics associated with tree care. This guide is also a valuable resource. Summer is an…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…agenda supports those goals. A number of organizations have partnered to bring together speakers and topics that further prescribed fire knowledge for practitioners and affiliated community and environmental advocates. Key…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…smaller and be made of metal. When conditions are right for a wildfire, our homes’ attics and crawlspaces can be hot, dry, and full of fuel (cardboard boxes, clothes). These…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…surpassed peak as deep reds begin to dull. Species specifics: Dogwood – vivid red is beginning to dull and shedding leaves Birch – slowly fading to brown and yellow Yellow-poplar…
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…
