Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws

…zones and neighborhoods. Many complaints are received when the smoke settles. It also may reduce visibility on roads for the traveling public and cause motor vehicle accidents and injuries. Burning…

Leaf Watch Report for November 1st, 2023

…Week 5 11-1-2023 Old Highway 2 Cowpen Road Highway 1572 Cloudland Canyon North Central Georgia 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NC GA Week 5 11-1-2023 Scenic Route 60 Scenic Route…

Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement

…Fire Manager 5645 Riggins Mill Road Dry Branch, GA 31020 Please include mailing address, email and phone number to be added to database. Once entered into the database, a Georgia…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

…Those acres included 269 miles of forest roads, 130 miles of streams, and 150 stream crossings. The 2023 BMP Survey shows implementation at 96.8%, which is a new high score…

CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…Tracts that are overcrowded or damaged by road building or logging activities can increase risk, as well as weather factors such as drought or flooding. Landowners are urged to regularly…