It's been over a week since the middle and lower parts of our state saw any actual wetting rain, and there is none in the forecast. Add to that elevated winds expected over the next several days, and conditions could be ripe for #wildfires. Be careful out there!
On this day in 1865, the Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people were to be free. Today, we celebrate and honor the freedom, resilience and achievements of the black community. #Juneteenth2024
Want to know what Urban Wood Utilization is? Check out my article in the @Gatrees Winter magazine. Feels like Winter when we wake up and Summer when we go outside these days!
We're excited for Georgia filmmaker friends; their film premiers in Nashville tonight and opens in select cities this Friday. The film, The Neon Highway, stars Beau Bridges and Rob Mayes, in a transformational country music story. Visit https://t.co/fPaWFIUZge
This International Women’s Day, we pay tribute to our co-founder, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. We remember her kindness and compassion for all humanity and are honored to continue her trailblazing work in mental health and human rights. https://t.co/uI8EJeh0vK
The largest wildfire in Texas history has us thinking of and praying for residents and the hard-working Texas A&M Foresters we met in 2017. Many more foresters from across the state, some retired, are helping mitigate the fires to the best of their abilities.
@SaportaReport@mariasaporta Yes, there is progress & we tree lovers are happy to do work for @GaTrees and @GeorgiaArborist Association, each arboriculture experts and engaged stakeholders interested in effective and workable tree ordinances.
Although the famous faces at today’s funeral for Rosalynn Carter will be a testament to her impact, I think the children lining highways to say goodbye might be the best expression of how much she truly meant to Georgia. #gapol
For nearly a dozen years, there’s been aborted effort after aborted effort to strengthen Atlanta’s tree ordinance and expand the city’s tree canopy. Fortunately – writes @Mariasaporta - after months of little to no progress, there’s now movement. https://t.co/Dnh4odHzaT
Georgia is the number one forestry state in the nation and – notes Guest Columnist and @GATrees director, Tim Lowrimore - it’s an exciting time for forestry in the state. @GATrees https://t.co/qmS8VWQ3Xj
Happy Nature Photography Day! Do you have a favorite nature/tree photo you've taken while on an adventure? Show us in the comments! (This is a shot at the Grand Canyon.) Today take a break and go outside to appreciate - and photograph - nature! https://t.co/WhwMGd2HYa #GAA#pics