FAQs
…degree from a school accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) is required. A closely related degree can be considered IF you have successfully completed these courses: Dendrology, Mensuration,…
Resources
…Natural Resources (ABAC) The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) School of Agriculture and Natural Resources leads the South in advancing the agriculture field through hands-on experience and rigorous academic preparation….
Doing Business in Georgia
…within a two-hour flight of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Georgia offers state-of-the-art deep-water ports in Savannah and Brunswick operated by the Georgia Ports Authority. Georgia also offers inland barge operations…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…to facilitate experiences with trees as a learning tool. The program encourages schools and educators to create purposeful opportunities for students to interact with trees by offering resources as well…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…The salaries are competitive, not only for positions requiring advanced degrees in chemical engineering, but also for those that only require a high school diploma or GED. There was a…
Human Resources Information
…HMO plan. Vision Insurance Georgia state government offers two levels of vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts Georgia state government offers two Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): one for the employee’s healthcare…
Arson Investigations
…arsonists include: Arson in the Third Degree – Prison sentence of 1 – 5 years Arson in the Second Degree (> 5 acres burned) – Maximum prison sentence of 10…
Law Enforcement
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…