North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…with solutions for managing them. We also offer outreach services to provide education. Employees of the Forest Health Program frequently give presentations at many different events around the state. Some…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…residents that the use of fireworks may lead to an increased the risk of wildfire. “Although parts of the state have received some rainfall in the last few days, we…
Carbon Registry
…growers have been developed in Georgia, California, Maine, Oregon, and in other parts of the world. Companies such as utilities cost-share tree planting or reforestation in exchange for “carbon credits,”…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…the burning to escape control. This ensures the person responsible is tending to their fire at all times and ready to take action if their fire starts to become uncontrollable…
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
…and saddened at the sudden loss of Luke, our friend and co-worker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our hearts are with his family during this devastating time and…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…to keep a close eye on all parts of their property, by using cameras and inspecting for unusual passage marks and parked vehicles. Any unauthorized activity should be reported to…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…decks) receive the most hours of direct sun and indirect sun (reflected sun). Given the sun’s angle at different parts of the day, determine where the shade needs to be…
2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet
Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten native South Carolina forests. These are semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed shrubs or small trees that can grow up to a height of 20 feet. Ligustrum sp. are native to China, parts of Europe and Japan, and were first introduced into the United States around 1909 for ornamental use as shrub borders, erosion control plantings and wildlife forage. Characteristic flowers of Ligustrum species are showy, panicles of tiny, creamy-white flowers that are very fragrant and abundant in late spring through summer. Fruit produced are small, rounded dark-purple berries that persist throughout the winter, especially favored by birds.
Carbon Sequestration
…California, Maine, Oregon, and in other parts of the world. Companies such as utilities cost-share tree planting or reforestation in exchange for “carbon credits,” and transactions are recorded in a…