Human Resources Information

…participate in the plan immediately after hire. Employees can elect up to the annual maximum determined by the IRS. Annual Leave Full time employees accrue 10 hours paid annual leave…

Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021

…will support current policies and programs for increasing the participation of family forest landowners in sustainable forestry, in general, and female forest landowners, in particular. This is especially true as…

Leaf Watch Report for October 23rd, 2024

…This is especially true for the White County section of NE GA. Most all species have entered into the peak period in the area around Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway….

Leaf Watch Report for October 16th, 2024

…red and oaks are still green but are beginning to lighten in the highest elevations. If the forecast holds true for the next couple weeks, we should have a good…

SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY

…Smokey’s 80th birthday on August 9, the Georgia Forestry Commission is hosting a 10 AM Facebook Live reading of Smokey’s popular book, “Smokey Bear Story.” The book chronicles the true

PLT and Me!

…Tree’s activities are easy-to-use, customizable, and engaging. Children are often learning science and other subject matters through participation, but the true purpose is for young people to learn how to…

Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+

…the female buds on a tree with a selected pollen source. One thing that rings true across the board is that there wasn’t a single part of the process that…

A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director

…been several constants that hold true no matter where we go. The greatest –there is nothing like Southern hospitality! Showing respect, listening carefully, and being honest, no matter the circumstances,…

My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands

…that are infected with insects such as Southern Pine Beetles and other insects or fungal diseases. It has been a rewarding experience to work with true professionals in these different…