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STEM & Forestry By Chelsea York GFC Conservation Education Coordinator November 8 is National STEM/STEAM Day! Chances are you’ve heard those buzzwords over the past few years, especially in the education and career fields. So, what exactly does STEM/STEAM stand for, and how does that relate to forestry? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and … Continue Reading →

2022 GFC Fall Huddle Written by Troy Clymer | GFC’s Associate Chief of Forest Management On Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission held a “Fall Huddle” at Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele, Georgia. Personnel from across the agency gathered to receive agency updates, technical training, leadership development, and team building. … Continue Reading →

Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of trees! We at the GFC are devoted to each and every one of them across the state and to all the people who grow, use, … Continue Reading →

Guest Blog by William Knapp GFC Urban and Community Forestry Intern Hello, my name is William Knapp and I got the opportunity to work for the Georgia Forestry Commission this summer as an urban and community forestry intern. I study community forestry and arboriculture at the University of Georgia. My advisors spoke highly of the … Continue Reading →

Blog by Stasia Kelly | Our Media Relations Specialist Landowners in 14 southeast Georgia counties have been seeking help from law enforcement as the theft of saw palmetto berries increases. The Georgia Forestry Commission is working with local authorities to track illegal harvesters who are canvassing forestland in search of the in-season berries. Arrests have … Continue Reading →

Guest Blog by Loic Harousseau Forester Intern My name is Loic Harousseau, and I am a senior at Auburn University pursuing a degree in forestry. I am originally from New York, but I was fortunate to grow up visiting a piece of family property in southwestern Georgia. Before I was born, my great uncle envisioned … Continue Reading →

Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department. I was fortunate to work on several projects, including flight operations, to help revise the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policy, making sure it is as … Continue Reading →

Guest Blog by Colin Kane Clemson University Student My name is Colin Kane, and I am working towards my Forest Resource Management degree at Clemson University. This summer, I interned with the GFC under the Region 5 Foresters. I learned a lot of valuable experience from visiting private landowners and being present on wildfires and … Continue Reading →

GFC Blog:   by Media Relations Specialist Stasia Kelly It’s summertime in Georgia…do you know where your energy dollars are going? Chances are, the cost of cooling your home has risen, with no obvious way to stop the bleeding other than sweating it out. Unless, that is, you take time this month to evaluate your home’s … Continue Reading →

GFC Guest Blog:   Seedling Sales by Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales began on July 1 and orders are coming in at a rapid pace. If you haven’t had a chance to look over the selections yet, don’t wait much longer! While more hardwoods are available this season over last, some of … Continue Reading →