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,…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

…found in seven new counties: Barrow, Cherokee, Douglas, Fannin, Habersham, Murray, and White. In 2016, EAB was found in four new counties: Bartow, Gilmer, Rabun, and Union. In 2017, EAB…

Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory

…Address: 1400 West Ninth Street Brunswick, GA 31520 County: Glynn Mill Size: H Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1438 Brunswick, GA 31521 Pulp & Paper Species: yellow pine Products:fluff pulp By-Products:bark,…

Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later

…aid for recovery. The GFC also worked with city and county officials, the Newnan Tree Board, certified arborists, and volunteers from Plant Newnan during a series of special events to…

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…

Doing Business in Georgia

…in Georgia Business & Support Services Georgia’s Department of Economic Development attracts new business investment and supports the expansion of existing industry to new markets. Georgia also offers an array…

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…