Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia

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A non-native woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, was detected in New York (NY) in 2005 and likely entered a port via solid wood packing material in cargo. This insect is native to…

Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)

…endanger the natural resources on the land; and, materially affect future use of the land. Forestry Practices Covered Practices necessary to restore forests either through natural or artificial regeneration. This…

Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires

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…times of need.” Due to significant wildfire activity in multiple locations, the National Preparedness Level was raised to Level 5 in mid-July by the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group. Preparedness Levels…

Carbon Sequestration

…Forestry and Natural Resources, along with input from public and private stakeholders. Similar protocols will be developed for conservation tillage and urban forestry in the future. Visit the Georgia Carbon…

Georgia Arbor Day

The holiday was initiated by Julius Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872. Morton was a pioneer who traveled from Detroit to Nebraska in 1854. There were no trees in sight,…

Prescribed Burn

…Certain weather parameters are dictated and a burn permit must be obtained from GFC. Firebreaks (natural or man-made) must be noted and a map of the tract should be attached….

Southern Pine Beetles

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…Landowners should consider planting longleaf pine instead of loblolly within its natural range (Figure 9). Figure 9: Natural range of longleaf pine – Georgia Forestry Commission Resources Georgia 2024 SPB…

Incident Command System

The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…