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Fence Lines as Infrastructure: Why Commercial Properties Need a Smarter Vegetation Control Strategy
Fence lines are often treated as a last priority on commercial and industrial properties—cleared only when weeds become visibly overgrown or access becomes difficult. But for business owners, facility managers, and land managers, fence lines are more than boundaries. They are working infrastructure that play a direct role in site safety, security, compliance, and long-term asset protection. When vegetation along fence lines is unmanaged, the result isn’t just an unkempt perim
Jan 84 min read


How to Choose the Right Vegetation Management Partner for 2026
As 2026 begins, utilities, municipalities, DOT divisions, and commercial property owners across Georgia face a crucial decision: selecting the right vegetation management service provider in Georgia to protect infrastructure, reduce operational risk, and support long-term cost efficiency. With increasing vegetation pressure, aging assets, and climate-driven weather events, the wrong vendor choice can result in missed deadlines, hazards, and higher long-term costs. Vendor sele
Dec 29, 20254 min read


End-of-Year Vegetation Site Audit: A Must-Do for Utilities and Municipalities
As the year comes to a close, utilities, municipalities, and commercial property leaders face one of the most overlooked opportunities for improving operational safety and reducing long-term costs: an end-of-year vegetation site audit. This annual review is more than a housekeeping exercise. It’s a strategic tool that helps organizations evaluate performance, prepare for upcoming RFP cycles, and strengthen partnerships with the right vegetation management service provider in
Dec 12, 20253 min read


How to Build Your 2026 Vegetation Management Budget Now
When it comes to vegetation management, many organizations wait until the growth season begins to start budgeting. But by spring, several key opportunities have already passed—prices are higher, scheduling is tighter, and the most effective treatment window has closed. For Georgia municipalities, utilities, HOAs, industrial sites, and commercial property managers, the best time to build your 2026 vegetation management budget is right now, during the dormant season. Planning a
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Dormant Season Vegetation Management: Lower Cost, Higher Impact
When most people think of vegetation management, they picture the warm months—grass growing fast, brush spreading across right-of-ways, and crews out cutting or spraying. But seasoned land managers know the secret: the most cost-effective vegetation control happens when plants aren’t even growing. The dormant season—typically late fall through winter in Georgia—offers a powerful window to achieve long-lasting results at a lower cost. With the right timing and planning, dorman
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Reducing Wildfire Risk with Strategic Fall Vegetation Management
Every year, Georgia’s dry fall season brings an increased risk of wildfires, especially in areas where unmanaged vegetation meets power lines, roadways, and commercial properties. For utilities, municipalities, and property owners, fall is the best time to get ahead of those risks before the dormant season begins. Proactive vegetation management doesn’t just prevent fires. It protects people, infrastructure, and the environment. At Ground Force, we help our partners build saf
Oct 28, 20253 min read


How Vegetation Overgrowth Increases Liability for Utilities and Municipalities
Across Georgia, local governments and utility providers are responsible for more than just keeping the lights on or maintaining safe roadways. They’re also responsible for reducing risks that can lead to accidents, outages, and even wildfires. One of the most overlooked threats in this equation is vegetation overgrowth. Without consistent utility line vegetation clearing and roadside vegetation control, unmanaged growth can quickly create costly liabilities. From downed power
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Practical Strategies for Retention Pond Maintenance in Georgia to Help Your Site Stay Compliant Year-Round
Stay compliant year-round with smart retention pond maintenance in Georgia. Learn five practical strategies from Ground Force’s stormwater experts.
Oct 13, 20253 min read


Meeting OSHA Safety Standards in Vegetation Management Operations
When it comes to commercial vegetation management in Georgia, staying ahead of storm prep, safety compliance, and late-season growth...
Sep 29, 20254 min read
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