Leaf Watch Report for October 16th, 2024
North Central Georgia This week there have been noticeable improvements in fall color development, especially across the highest elevations of north-central Georgia. At this time, the primary species showcasing great … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 9th, 2024
North Central Georgia GFC 2024 NC GA Leaf Watch Report 10-9-24 Northwest Georgia GFC 2024 NW GA Leaf Watch Report 10-9-24 Northeast Georgia: No report this week from NE GA. … Continue Reading →
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN TO BE LIFTED OCTOBER 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The annual restrictions are imposed … Continue Reading →
GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo
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 →
Farewell from Tim Lowrimore
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 →
More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 20, 2024 Georgia’s forestlands are providing greater benefits to people with the use of a somewhat surprising tool: fire. “Prescribed fire,” often referred to as “good … Continue Reading →
SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 19, 2024 Georgians living in urban areas are gaining newly enhanced support to care for their trees. Lea Clark of Athens, Georgia works for the Georgia … Continue Reading →
SAF Certification Recognizes Urban Foresters – Seth Hawkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 19, 2024 Georgians living in urban areas are gaining newly enhanced support to care for their trees. Seth Hawkins of Rome, Georgia works for the Georgia … Continue Reading →
Learning is for Everyone
LEARNING IS FOR EVERYONE It’s all around us this month. The August back-to-school theme is everywhere, as teachers, parents, and kids prepare for the new school year. The Georgia Forestry … Continue Reading →
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 6, 2024 How do you blow out 80 birthday candles? Very carefully! Especially if you’re Smokey Bear, the iconic spokesbear for wildfire prevention. In celebration of … Continue Reading →
