Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau) The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. … Continue Reading →
National Forest Products Week
By: Dru Preston Forester-Staff U&M Georgia Forestry Commission Forests provide countless benefits for humanity. To recognize this and honor the tree, National Forest Products Week is observed annually during the … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
Northwest: Lowering temperatures and adequate rainfall has led to the beginning of foliage color change in NW GA. Overlooks and ridges are still predominately green with an occasional patch of … Continue Reading →
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
By: Joe Fox State Forester Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry Water is the most important substance on the planet – the presence of clean and abundant water is … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid … Continue Reading →
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
Written by Chelsea York | Education Conservation Coordinator Back-to-school time is well underway, and though the traditional school bus and in-class learning model has changed, the season still signifies a … Continue Reading →
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
Written by Clay Chatham | Chief Pilot Georgia Forestry Commission, Air Operations Unit One of the more difficult realities I have had to face in my life is the fact … Continue Reading →
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
By Jennifer Tapley / Training Specialist “We got one!” That’s what Annie Potts’ character, Janine Melnitz, from the original Ghostbusters movie, said excitedly when she received the first ghost-removal call … Continue Reading →
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
One of the most important aspects of sustainable forestry is connecting with the next generation of passionate professionals. We reach out to them in a number of ways, including camp … Continue Reading →
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
By Frank Sorrells, GFC Chief of Protection. Over the years, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Protection team has responded to tens of thousands of wildfires. In fact, each year more … Continue Reading →
