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Georgia Forestry continues controlled burns

Press Release March 8, 2022 , by
Georgia Forestry continues controlled burns.
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — Earlier in the week, Georgia Forestry began conducting controlled burns that have continued for silviculture purposes.
Georgia Forestry continues controlled burns.

Under specified weather conditions, fire experts perform controlled burns to help restore ecosystems’ health.

Controlled Burn Near John Perry Road
Georgia Forestry is conducting a 120-acre controlled burn near John Perry Road today. According to Goodfire.org, prescribed fire, otherwise known as a controlled burn, safely reduces excessive amounts of brush, shrubs and trees, encourages the new growth of native vegetation, and helps maintain the many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on periodic fire.

Controlled burn could cause smoke in Lumpkin County

Press Release March 3, 2022 , by
Controlled burn could cause smoke in Lumpkin County.

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Educating residents on the controlled burn occurring, Lumpkin County Government shared on social media its possible effects:

Georgia Forestry is doing a prescribed burn today in Dawson Forest. It will be around 400 acres, so there is a probability of smoke drifting our way from the west side of the county. While the smoke may be noticeable, Smokeybear.com says “Fire has always been part of the environment, and . . . plays a vital role in maintaining certain ecosystems. Prescribed fires, also known as prescribed burns or controlled burns, refer to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions that helps restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire.”

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