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.
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 5)
Video 5 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections)
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 4)
Video 4 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections)
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 3)
Video 3 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections)
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Since COVID-19 hit the scene in Georgia, GFC has been researching whether smoke from all permitted sources, including prescribed fire, has a…
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 1)
Video 1 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections)
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Colquitt Part 3)
Video 3 of 3 – Video footage of Colquitt Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into three sections)
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Colquitt Part 2)
Video 2 of 3 – Video footage of Colquitt Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into three sections)
Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Colquitt Part 1)
Video 1 of 3 – Video footage of Colquitt Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into three sections)
Fungal Conks on Trees
Fungal Conks, or mushrooms growing from the trunk or base of a tree, are an indication that a rotinducing pathogen has taken up residence. Some of these fungi are significantly less harmful than others, but all warrant further investigation.