DAHLONEGA NATIVE TAKES FORESTRY LEADERSHIP POSITION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 2024 A 27-year veteran of the Georgia Forestry Commission has been named to the agency’s leadership team. Kris Butler, a Dahlonega native, will assume the … Continue Reading →
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
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 →
GFC ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR HURRICANE CLEANUP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 18, 2024 Emergency assistance for landowners impacted by Hurricane Helene is being rolled out by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Aid includes $25 million for debris cleanup … Continue Reading →
Leaf Chromatography
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 →
Leaf Watch Report for November 6th, 2024
Northwest Georgia Foliage color change in Northwest Georgia is currently at peak with the primary focus now on oak and hickory. Large Northern red oaks have recently shifted to vibrant … Continue Reading →
GEORGIA FORESTRY CALCULATES FULL SCOPE OF HURRICANE HELENE’S TIMBER IMPACT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Georgians are getting a closer look at Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through the state. A detailed damage assessment verifies a total impact of $1.28 … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 30th, 2024
Northwest Georgia The greens are fading into peak fall color – which will be exploding over the next week – in northwest Georgia. Northern red oak and white oak are … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 23rd, 2024
North Central Georgia What a difference a week makes here in north-central Georgia! There has been a rapid transformation of fall colors in the mountains, especially at elevations above 3,000 … Continue Reading →
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
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
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 →
