Fire Prevention Week 2020
…Practices, such as prescribed burning, thinning, and firebreak installation, forest landowners can reduce the risk of wildfire and minimize impacts if fires do occur. Fall is a critical time of…
GFC Centennial
…founded for the “protection, propagation, and the planting of useful trees.” By 1880, Georgia ranked first in the South in total lumber production, and in 1888, like-minded forest leaders collaborated…
What it cost to remove a tree?
Tree removal costs can vary widely depending upon a number of factors, many of which may be beyond control. There could be any number of scenarios requiring you to contract with a tree removal service, from storm damage to home remodeling. Requiring immediate service may drive up the cost, perhaps unnecessarily, if there are no structures involved or damage is minimal.
Pine Bark Beetles
…or minimize bark beetle damage, it is important to have a basic knowledge of the insects and be capable of identifying the problem. Identification Although there is a size difference…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…must be a minimum of 10 acres up to a maximum of 50 acres The pine species selected should match the site Must have reforestation plan written by registered forester…
Shortleaf Pine & Oak Restoration in the Georgia Cumberlands Cost Share Project
…Georgia counties; Priority will be given to landowners not enrolled in other cost share programs General Guidelines Treatment area must be a minimum of 10 acres; Priority will be given…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…used to “scratch lines” to reach the mineral soil. And let’s not forget the fuel needed to run the chainsaws; it’s heavy! And all the while they must wear full…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…folks think, “I don’t want to cut a tree down,” but keep in mind for every Christmas tree that is cut, three get planted to replenish the resource! Christmas tree…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…in fewer than 30 days after returning home. More than 60 GFC wildland firefighters answered the call, some on multiple occasions, to combat wildfires in California, Arizona, Washington, Minnesota and…
2021 Cogongrass Percent Inactive Map Winter Update
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