Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…those challenges. “Georgia’s population is increasing at record rates,” said Williams, “and we need to pay special attention to the effect that has on the state’s water, air, and wildlife….
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…waste, climate change and green jobs, among others. Activities support critical thinking skills, incorporate technology and use differentiated instruction. Materials provide educators the tools they need to bring the environment…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…production of food or wood or wood fiber products, so forests and orchards qualify. The tax credit is based on the diminution of timber value, not to exceed $400 per…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…2,000 hours of training, employees assisted 620 landowners with prescribed burning, plowing and harrowing, suppressed 141 wildfires on 463,000 acres, and assisted with Hurricane Michael relief and GFC seed collection…
2012 Georgia Forestry BMPs for Forest Firefighting Dip Sites and Associated Spoils Material
In some instances, forest fire fighting activities dictate the need for adequate sources of water for use in forest fire suppression. Such water can be taken, through the use of helicopter dip buckets, from ponds, lakes, rivers, or other existing sources.
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…but the female Asian spongy moth does. Damage Caused Male and Female Spongy Moths The larvae, or caterpillar, is the destructive stage of the spongy moth. These larvae feed on…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…hemlock’s role in the forest. Identification/biology HWA is an aphid-like insect that uses its sucking mouthparts to feed on fluids from hemlock trees. From fall through early summer, they are…
GFC and COVID-19
…in all departments are teleworking and are available by email and telephone. Do not hesitate to reach out directly when you have questions, business requests, or are in need of…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…impacts, such as smoke impacts on medical facilities; smoke impacts on individuals with preexisting medical conditions; and the statewide need to minimize any trigger event that would cause citizens to…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…burn permit may need to be obtained from local county or city officials/offices, based on local ordinances. “Law Enforcement has informed us that a rogue website is offering nationwide burn…
