Wildfires do not stop at property boundaries. There are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. ow.ly/2wlp50IYg5q

Some cubs are born bigger and stronger than others. Litter mates can develop and grow at very different rates. In May, cubs will begin experimenting with bear food, but typically aren’t fully weaned until late summer. bearwise.org/what-bears-do-… #BearWise #BeBearWise #KeepBearsWild

We are proud to recognize our law enforcement officers for their dedication to protecting our forests & communities. Here's to a well deserved #LawEnforcementWeek!

Fire prevention education provided by various partners are made possible by a grant from the USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry, through the Georgia Forestry Commission, benefitting 75+ counties across GA, SC, NC & VA To learn more visit: fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/deli…. 🔥🧑‍🚒🌳

Our final tip for #NationalFirePreventionWeek concerns the landscape around your home can help - or hurt - its ability to withstand the threat of #wildfires.

Learn more about Georgia's Prescribed Fire Awareness Week: gatrees.org/7424-2/ #PrescribedFire #GoodFires #RxFire Georgia DNR Wildlife Governor Brian P. Kemp

#Forest health benefits greatly from #PrescribedFire. - Maintains clean drinking water - Increases vegetative diversity - Helps perpetuate many endangered plant species - Manages competing vegetation - Improves #wildlife habitat - Controls insects and diseases

We have the right weather to conduct safe controlled burns with good smoke dispersion. This week, the Conasauga Ranger District will be conducting prescribed fire operations 8 miles east of Trion, Ga., to remove hazardous fuels such as leaf litter, dead conta.cc/3ZC39Iu

#BurnAlerts- Oconee RD 3,331 acre prescribed fire ~15 miles NE of Madison, Ga. Learn more at fs.usda.gov/goto/conf/fire. Info and maps at: conta.cc/3KhnsEZ

It is #NationalForestWeek, and we are celebrating by finding our Forest Mode with our partners at National Forest Fdn..

The USDA Forest Service manages 193 million acres of national forests and grassland that offer stunning vistas, majestic mountains and great expanses of land to explore. Celebrate #NationalForestWeek by exploring a national forest or grassland near you!

#DidYouKnow that Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia? It is part of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest and it even has a web cam for if you want to check it out before you visit: fs.usda.gov/detail/conf/ho… 📷 USDA Forest Service

#LeaveNoTrace Principle #1: Plan Ahead & Prepare

Why do we think this is one of the best places on the forest? The longleaf pine ecosystem is vital for biodiversity, ecosystem health, and habitat preservation for wildlife, including red-cockaded woodpeckers — a federally endangered species.

Happy trials 2023, hello 2024! What forest is on your bucket list to visit for the new year? 📷 USDA Forest Service by P. Keres

Women in fire: Blazing through barriers Diversifying wildland fire through advocacy, sponsorship and leading by example . Read their stories here: fs.usda.gov/features/women… #WomensHistoryMonth