Technical Support Team

Technical Reference Links

NOTE:  These links will be directing you to locations outside of the Georgia Natural Resources Conservation Service web site.

Conservation Tillage

• Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance (GCTA)
  An excellent source of information on no-till and other forms of conservation tillage. GCTA is a farmer-led, grass roots partnership of farmers, government agencies, agribusiness, farm organizations, and concerned citizens.
  
  
• Coffee County Conservation Tillage Alliance -CCCTA
  Coffee County, Georgia - A local conservation tillage alliance providing up to date information on conservation tillage activities in southeast Georgia.
  
  
• Southern Conservation Tillage Conference for Sustainable Agriculture
  The primary mission of the SCTCSA is to provide a medium for exchanging information about conservation tillage and related technology between and among researchers, extension personnel, NRCS personnel, crop consultants, agrochemical companies and farmers.
  
  
• Conservation Technology Information Center -(CTIC)
  The CTIC is a non-profit information and data transfer center which promotes environmentally and economically beneficial natural resource management systems. Clearinghouse for new research, technology and innovative approaches.
  

Technical References

• Fire Effects Information
  Fire Effects Information - gives effect of fire on plant and animal species. USDA - Forest Service
  
  
• Georgia Forestry Commission
  The GFC provides leadership, service, and education in protection, management, and wise use of Georgia's forest resources.
  
  
• Native Grasses
  Online information on Native Grasses.
  
  
• Tree Identification Key
  An online interactive tree identification web site. A guide to common trees in Eastern and Central US.
  

Other Sites of Interest

• Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
  SWCS fosters the science and art of soil and water and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability. SWCS has over 10,000 members worldwide.
  
  
• Georgia Chapter - SWCS
  The Georgia Chapter of SWCS is an umbrella organization of professional conservationist who have interest in many related fields carrying out the mission of SWCS locally.