2022 Cogongrass County Density Map Winter Update
Sources: Esri, Airbus DS, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat, GSA, Geoland, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community, Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
2022 Known Cogongrass in Georgia Map
Sources: Esri, Airbus DS, USGS, NGA, NASA, CGIAR, N Robinson, NCEAS, NLS, OS, NMA, Geodatastyrelsen, Rijkswaterstaat, GSA, Geoland, FEMA, Intermap and the GIS user community, Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, © OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…recognition.” The Area team is commended for maintaining average wildfire sizes below five acres and for prompt and appropriate responses to reported wildfires with an under-five-minute-average response time. Area 9…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…escaped fires to include clearing around the burn location down to mineral soil; on-hand pressurized water sources that can reach all areas around the burning; hand tools such as rakes…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
Guest blog by GFC Ranger III Eric Evans When you hear the word “wildfire,” what goes through your mind? TV news video of big blazes ripping through mountainous terrain? Images…
GFC Applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program (IPCP).
…Program (SPB) is to help landowners implement forestry practices that will improve or restore forest health and tree vigor to prevent or minimize the impacts of southern pine beetle infestations….
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…significant rainfall, and drought conditions are becoming predominant. As dry conditions increase, so does the incidence of wildfire. The drier it is, the faster fires ignite and spread. Within minutes,…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…the inspection and needed forest management recommendations if applicable. General Guidelines Tree species selected should be commercial, native and match the site. Planting area must be a minimum of 10…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…when you leave. (no heat remaining) REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS – take precautions to prevent escaped fires to include clearing around the burn location down to mineral soil; on-hand pressurized water sources…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…Bald, offers great views of mountains and countryside. There is only minimal color change at this time; however, open fields provide some nice displays of fall wildflowers. Northeast GA: As…
