GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…informed decision on continued burn permitting. Thus far, those definitive answers remain elusive. Beyond any direct links between forestry smoke and COVID-19, we are also very aware of potential indirect…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…State. Establish and maintain effective communication with leadership in other (non-USDA Forest Service) federal and state governments in both the Executive and Legislative branches and provide leadership in formulating proposals…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…to maintain the tools and equipment in each trailer. If you are interested in renting one of these trailers, please call 478-957-0307. Read an overview of the West Central Georgia…
Pine Bark Beetles
…and down the main trunk. Figure 2: Black turpentine beetle pitch tube – Photo by Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, Bugwood.org. Figure 3: Southern pine beetle pitch tube – Photo…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…use of herbicides or a combination of mechanical and herbicide treatments to eradicate nonnative, invasive plants. This program targets certain invasive plant species listed as a top concern in Georgia….
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…is physically and legally capable of being planted in a normal manner to an agricultural commodity; or certain marginal pastureland that is suitable for use as a riparian buffer or…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…Covered Practices that help conserve and enhance soil, water, air and related natural resources on their land. Pay Rate CSP provides participants with payments to maintain the existing conservation based…
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
…Applications are received on a continuous basis with special signup periods for certain initiatives. Get more program details To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…to Hwy 341. Turn left on Hwy 341 / Hog Jawl Road. Continue on Hog Jawl through Mountain Cove Farms and up Daughtery Gap to Hwy 157. Turn right on…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…trees that are at risk of failure or areas that are storm damaged or could be in the future? Are trees in parks, schools, city plazas, main streets in need…