SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We identified Thomas as the person with all the right qualifications, experience, and personal attributes to lead this critical agency operation.” Thomas Barrett has an…
Forest Health
…firewood, logs, chips, and mulch. Forest pests can kill our native trees and be very expensive, if not impossible, to control. No wood is safe. Many species of hardwood and…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…to occur, so major expenditures before then would be wasted. When it appears the tree will survive, more careful pruning and continued fertilization (with deep watering, if necessary) is recommended….
Wildfire Prevention
…and incident command expertise GFC provides education in the protection and conservation of forest resources. GFC’s rigorous training programs ensure responders understand such concerns as: fire weather fire behavior suppression…
Incident Command System
…in charge of the ground forces Finance – People to keep up with expenses and time Interagency cooperation plays an important role in filling these positions. Each agency has different…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
Certified Tree Professionals
…of them to see what services they provide. Should your search come up empty you may need to expand your search criteria to include the nearest larger city and pare…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Economic
…Cities: Good Health Metro nature – including trees, parks, gardens, and natural areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience of nature improves human health and…
Landowner Resources
…Using Industry (Chip Mill) Map Chip Mill Industry in Georgia PDF 2023 Wood Using Industry (chip-log export) Chip-Log Wood Products PDF 2023 Wood Using Industry (panel & eng wood) Panel…
