The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…nature. They are beneficial in that they clear away debris and open up landscapes for animals to forage. However, as societies push into WUI’s, preventing the occurrence of fire becomes…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…the protection of air quality. Troup County officials are advising residents to utilize proper designated waste facilities for C&D materials that cannot be legally burned in machine- or hand-piles. For…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…weather and other emergency events both in and out of state, when requested by GEMA. Through the years, GFC crews have served in numerous capacities, from downed tree removals and…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…Full details including video tutorials in English and Spanish can be found at gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. There also may be local city or county ordinances which must be followed. Separate notification procedures…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…any local ordinances, outdoor burning of yard debris, leaves, and natural, hand-piled vegetation is again allowed until next summer (May 1, 2024). It is important to know that there also…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…Understanding and supporting the habitats that were historically present allows for land management goals to more easily be met. Native v. Non-native plants Native plants provide wildlife with food and…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…status. Planting demonstrations are planned and educational materials and tree seedlings will be given out. GA Arbor Day event. Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tree Council awarded more…
Carbon Registry
…are making meaningful reductions to atmospheric carbon. These criteria include robust carbon accounting, additionality, and 100-year permanence to ensure that carbon removals remain in place during this critical period of…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…unpredictability. County officials and fire departments are good sources of information for local rules. Ensure fireworks are handled only by responsible adults who understand the risks and proper usage techniques….
Learn & Explore
…property value and provide savings on utility bills. Trees also make economic sense in business districts by attracting shoppers to linger and shop longer. Forests provide billions of dollars worth…
