Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…we surveyed local landowners to find out what barriers have been encountered and prevented the fire from reaching the ground. The most frequent reasons raised were lack of equipment, technical…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…and urban forests were hit hard by this tornado,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “GFC crews were on the ground immediately, clearing debris and helping open access roads….
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…and suppress current beetle infestations. Eligibility Non-industrial landowners, which means any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe or other native group, other private legal entity, excluding corporations whose stocks…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…land either currently growing or suitable for growing trees · The planting area must be a minimum of 2 acres for hardwood plantings and a minimum of 10 acres for…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission has dispatched another group of wildland firefighters to help contain raging fires in the western United States. The latest cadre…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…growing season plays a big role in the vibrancy of fall leaf color. Also important to consider is the “senescence” process which is critical in the tree preparing and allocating…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…being lauded for its design and simplicity, that didn’t happen by accident – or overnight. The conversation began in 2019 when a timber harvest working group began to meet to…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…honor. The five-member Water Quality group was recognized for working tirelessly to support Best Management Practices (BMPs), the proven common-sense practices used to prevent or reduce water pollution during forestry…
Needlecast in Pines
…the outer needles are dead, but the bud remains green with new growth. BSNB is easily controlled in young longleaf stands with the use of prescribed fire. While BSNB has…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…time with the State Lands Department has been an excellent opportunity for me to grow as a forester. Working under and alongside experienced foresters including Ben Hammond, Morgan Cook, and…
