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GA HR1075
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Charles Cannon
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 5-9, 2024, as Prescribed Fire Awareness Week in the State of Georgia
- References the Georgia Prescribed Burning Act of 1992, which declares prescribed burning a valuable and necessary forest management tool used to establish seedbeds, remove underbrush, accelerate nutrient cycling, control pests, and enhance wildlife habitat
- Notes that Georgia has 24.6 million acres of forest land out of 37 million total acres, with 24.1 million acres being privately held timberland—more than any other state in the nation
- Georgia has issued more than 71,000 prescribed burning permits over a five-year period, covering more than 6 million acres
- Thanks land managers who protect and maintain Georgia's natural heritage and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution
Legislative Description
Prescribed Fire Awareness Week; February 5-9, 2024; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/9/2024
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