Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…Kemp welcomed visitors to Plantation Partners Tree Farm, which he co-owns and takes an active part in managing. At stations throughout the property, participants got an up close look at…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 6, 2023 Gov. Brian Kemp uses a drip torch during a demo prescribed burn at Georgia DNR’s 2023 Weekend for Wildlife fundraiser. (Jason Lee/DNR) Keeping Georgia’s…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
This article was published by our friends and partners, the Georgia Forestry Association. For more information, visit www.gfagrow.org/covid-19. On April 2, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order,…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…every corner of our economy,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “With record economic growth continuing in every part of Georgia, we will need the hardworking men and women of our forestry…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…Brian Kemp’s official 2019 proclamation highlights the forest management tool as one of the most environmentally and economically feasible methods for managing the state’s valuable forest resources. Professional foresters and…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Georgia is marking the importance of “good fire” during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, February 5-11, 2024, as declared by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Prescribed…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…as the state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by Governor Brian Kemp in 2020. He is a registered forester with the Georgia Board of Foresters and…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…the third Friday in February, and Governor Brian Kemp signed a proclamation declaring Friday, February 18, 2022, Arbor Day in Georgia. Georgia’s Arbor Day is held earlier than the national…
