FAQs
…I have to have a degree? Yes, joining the premier forestry agency that services the #1 forestry state in the nation is a prestigious endeavor! As such, a four-year forestry…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…having two years of burning experience, and having been in charge of five prescribed burns (which may occur before or after the class). Registered class participants will receive self-study materials…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…by providing a balance of personalities within the organization, ensuring that we always have the right person for any job. As a group, we discussed what qualities we believe are…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…potentially limit the time our personnel spend in hazardous situations. Drones have an important job in wildland fire suppression and prevention. Having a better perspective on wildfires and prescribed fires…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…miserable time of year, when all the pollen, both visible and invisible, wreaks havoc on human bodies. Despite its shady reputation with some, we’d be nowhere without pollen. Think birds…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…possessed an additional 32 acres. This was more than double the land I thought I owned! My experience demonstrates the importance of having the correct information as it relates to…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…affiliates have provided an answer: recycle them! Although the popularity of artificial trees has risen over the years, real trees provide a sustainable solution for families and wildlife alike. According…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…good so far. Views from overlooks and valleys have shifted from dark green to light green with small patches of faint yellows and maroons. The tops of ridges and peaks…
