Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Atlanta area with the belief that many of these plants were sold and planted locally and could be causing further Phytophthora ramorum infections in the landscape undetected. In 2003-04, the…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…2,000 hours of training, employees assisted 620 landowners with prescribed burning, plowing and harrowing, suppressed 141 wildfires on 463,000 acres, and assisted with Hurricane Michael relief and GFC seed collection…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…updates from agency crews about wildfire incidents we’re responding to,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The information includes the most important details about a wildfire in…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The decision to burn must be made on specific weather…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
…for some time. “The shortleaf pine grafted root stock is about three feet tall now,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields. “It was grown from genetically improved material…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…cautious about the use of fire outdoors, especially with campfires and outdoor cooking devices. “The wet spring spawned a lot of vegetative growth,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…the tree and a brief description of why it is special, along with its location, species and size, including its estimated height and/or diameter. Multiple photos and multiple submissions per…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…activities,” said Frank Sorrells, Chief of Protection for the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Our agencies closely monitor air quality, weather conditions and open burning for the safety of all Georgians.” The…
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
…on February 15, 2017. Twenty-one fires took place on Fort Benning and 13 on private landowners’ property, burning approximately 500 acres. According to Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Chief Brian…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…said Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Chief Brian Clavier. “Price has been charged with theft by taking and criminal damage to property, both felonies. He is also charged with criminal…
