Loading chat...
GA SR1077
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ross Tolleson
Click for details
AI Summary
- The Georgia Senate commends the Franklin/Hart/Elbert/Madison Forestry Unit for being named the Georgia Forestry Commission's 2013 Northern Unit of the Year
- The unit plowed 258 miles of fire breaks for 56 landowners with 100% BMP implementation, assisted with prescribed burning of 1,723 acres, provided 107 wildfire risk assessments, and delivered 54 community educational programs
- The unit maintained wildfire protection over 346,983 forested acres across four counties, responding to 45 wildfires and limiting total burned area to 83 acres (average fire size of 1.84 acres)
- The seven-member unit includes Rangers Brannon Carey, Russell Carroll, Brian Hulsey, Wesley Moss, Douglas Slay, Derek Thomason, and Chief Ranger/Forest Technician Gary Roberts
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Chief Ranger/Forest Technician Gary Roberts
Legislative Description
Franklin/Hart/Elbert/ Madison Forestry Unit; commend
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/3/2014
Full Bill Text
No bill text available