Think safety before starting a burn.
…of safety. Call 911 for assistance the moment a fire escapes or conditions change to make a dangerous scenario likely. There is no shame in being proactive for safety’s sake….
Pine Bark Beetles
…start carving out galleries under the bark to lay their eggs. These galleries, with shapes specific to each species, are what eventually end up killing the tree by girdling it….
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…the enclosed cabs Alabama firefighters used were what he needed in Georgia. Since that time, the Georgia legislature has provided funding to GFC for those types of heavy equipment, significantly…
Shortleaf Pine & Oak Restoration in the Georgia Cumberlands Cost Share Project
…to established shortleaf stands or high priority landscapes based on the Forest Action Plan; Payment limits may be implemented if necessary; Landowner must allow Georgia Forestry Commission employee(s) to access…
Seedling Brochure 2024-25
Complete brochure on seedling types, care, and ordering information.
Discover Careers in the Forest
Explore various types of forestry careers through this booklet that is aligned with essential knowledge and skills in science and mathematics for grades 3rd through 5th. This workbook can stand alone or be easily integrated into existing lesson plans on ecology, earth science, or general environmental education.
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…coloration occur in elevations above 2000’ and primarily on the north-facing slopes in the NE, but starting to encompass the other directions. Above 2500’ oaks are starting to be accented…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Did you know that not all pollen is yellow? The pine pollen we’re seeing now is not as much of an irritant as the invisible types because it is rounder…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…would happen if your fire escapes and who else would be involved; the fire department, Georgia Forestry, and other volunteers all working in dangerously hot conditions because your fire got…
Georgia 2022 SPB Prediction Trapping Results
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) participates annually in the southern pine beetle (SPB) prediction trapping program. The southern pine beetle is the most destructive forest pest in the southeastern states. Survey results are documented in an annual report so that activity and damage levels can be anticipated and mitigated.
