Educator Resources
…GPB is to create, produce and distribute high quality programs and services that educate, inform and entertain our audiences and enrich the quality of their lives. External Website Hazards of…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…programs are now being administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission, giving teachers a wealth of study tools and hands-on learning opportunities that enrich students’ environmental awareness. Project Learning Tree is…
Southern Pine Beetles
…pine beetle pitch tubes – Photo by Tim Tigner, Virginia Department of Forestry, Bugwood.org. Figure 4: Southern pine beetle pitch tube – Photo by Erich G. Vallery, USDA Forest Service,…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…about “good fire” and “bad fire,” both of which have an impact on our lives. Prescribed fires are considered “good fires,” because they are used by knowledgeable practitioners to manage…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 21, 2024 Georgia is known for its rich pine tree forests. Unfortunately, southern pine beetles (SPB) are a constant in the Georgia environment, utilizing native pine…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…Estate, which has been in her family for nearly 200 years. The American Tree Farm System program promotes the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…plants are important hosts for protein-rich native insects, like caterpillars, which nesting birds need to feed their growing chicks. More than 96 percent of land birds feed insects to their…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…work together to protect and conserve our state’s rich forest resources, this new management team will be leading the way for healthy, sustainable forests that keep Georgia the #1 forestry…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…The forest is approximately 35,500 acres, which is the largest state forest owned and managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission. The majority of the forest consists of slash and longleaf…
