The advantages

that firebreaks provide include the reduction of wildfire danger, access,

travel lanes for wildlife and the firebreaks will last until next season.

Firebreaks are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis for a nominal

charge.

Firebreaks

can also be installed with a harrow now assigned to many GFC units. This

harrow is ideal for young pine plantations and is good for plantations

that have been plowed many times in the past. Areas that have had the

same firebreaks re-plowed for many years are encouraged to sign up for

the use of this harrow for more environmentally friendly firebreaks. The

GFC also offers plowing of food plots for wildlife. Acreage for food plots

must be clear of stumps and large debris.

For more information

or assistance with firebreak plowing, burning assistance or food plots

contact your county GFC office at 770-227-5522 or 770-358-1459.

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