Georgia is the #1 forestry state in the nation.

By: GFC Forest Health’s Brandon Merz and Mark McClure Southern pine beetles (SPB) gave a lot of Georgia forest landowners headaches last year. The GFC’s spring trapping program is one … Continue Reading →

By Lea Clark, GFC Urban Forestry Specialist Happy Arbor Day Month! Georgia’s Arbor Day is always the third Friday in February. Why so early? Because February is an ideal month … Continue Reading →

Americans watching national news are learning about something Georgia foresters have been touting for a long time: prescribed fire. Also known as “good fire,” prescribed fire has multiple benefits that … Continue Reading →

January is synonymous with pledges to “get moving” and “get organized.” As those goals apply to your trees, here’s a reminder about the diverse range of services GFC offers to … Continue Reading →

At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we think December is pretty special. Not only is it the time for traditional holiday celebrations, it is also a time when TREES are in … Continue Reading →

Happy National STEM Day! We are so glad you dropped by. Did you know that forestry has been recognized by many, including the Homeland Security Department and the National Science … Continue Reading →

Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws By Thomas Barrett, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief The annual ban on outdoor burning in 54 Georgia counties (mostly in the northern part of the … Continue Reading →

ALWAYS ON CALL Guest Blog by: Stephen Spradley, Training & Development Officer; Incident Management Team member It’s been a few weeks since I returned from the Northwest, where a group … Continue Reading →

When I came to the GFC last April, I thought I knew what kind of team I would be joining. Your reputation as a first-class forestry agency was well-known in the … Continue Reading →

What is it about change that sparks such a range of emotions? The mix of sadness and excitement that accompanies new opportunities and challenges is something we’ve all experienced – … Continue Reading →