Forest/Timber Management
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On December 16th, 2025 Burke County Extension held a program called “The Impacts to the Timber Industry, Following Recent Mill Closures.” The meeting was sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Association (GFA). There were presenters from Georgia DNR, GFA, Georgia Forestry Association (GFC), and UGA Extension/Warnell School of Forestry. I am placing the link here to…
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Did you know there are two places in the county with weather stations that you can view the current live conditions at any time? This could be very helpful in making pesticide application decisions. One weather station being right here at the Burke County Extension Office! To see the weather at the Extension Office simply…
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Happy Friday! I wanted to share a brief winter weather update here before the weekend. Best I can tell is the winter storm will remain around and north of the I-20 corridor. It does not mean Burke County is totally in the clear, but it is a good sign for this area. Our most likely…
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Good Afternoon, I wanted to deliver a timely weather update to you all. Please share with others who may need it. I may share more information as the forecast evolves if there is significant information needed to share. I have compiled some Emergency Resources at this link should you need assistance in food safety, generator…
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Pam Knox, Director of UGA Weather Network has shared a weather update- Please read below. “This weekend we are likely to see some unusually strong storms and potential tornadoes moving through the state, especially overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. The center of action today will be along a line from Iowa to Mississippi, but that…
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Thank you to all who attended the Post Hurricane Helene Forestry Update last week. I know it was a long day and there was lots of information packed into the meeting. If you CLICK HERE, it will take you to the folder that houses the presentations and handouts for your viewing. As always, please call…
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This update has come from the director of the UGA Weather Network. Please see below. Over the last day, the area of potential development in the western Caribbean has become much more organized and has been designated as Invest 97 by the National Hurricane Center. This designation means the disturbance has become well-enough established to…