Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…to the habitat these species occupy, there is more color along river corridors, roadsides, and the understory than in higher elevations, where oaks make up most of the composition. Species…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…part. Due to the habitat these species occupy, there is more color along river corridors, roadsides, and the understory than in higher elevations, where oaks make up most of the…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster. This initiative focuses on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…homes, and sinks others into lakes to create fish habitats. Since the program’s inception, communities across Georgia have diverted over six million trees from landfills. “Bring One for the Chipper”…
South Georgia Landscape Restoration Cost Share Project
…a payment of up to $5,000.00 for successful completion of one or more of the following practices on privately owned forested lands: herbicide applications, mowing, mulching, thinning for habitat improvement,…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…mulch for playgrounds and other landscaping projects, while others get sunk into lakes to create fish habitats. It’s a fun way to extend the magic of December while keeping the…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
Georgia recognizes the benefits of prescribe fire. In an effort to increase acres burned annually in our state, Georgia has created a reciprocal agreement to allow certified burners from other…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…tree thinning. Her property is renowned for its rich biodiversity, providing habitats for a number of wildlife species including gopher tortoises, Bachman’s sparrows, and indigo snakes. For more information about…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Planting trees is always the right thing to do for environmental services, beautification, and wildlife habitat enhancement. Trees are valuable defense systems, too, and…
Pardon Our Smoke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2024 You may notice smoke rising over Georgia this weekend and into March. That’s because land managers working to enhance wildlife habitat and forested areas…
