
IT’S FEBRUARY: DIG A HOLE. PLANT A TREE!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 19, 2025 When is the best time to plant a tree? If you said “20 years ago,” you likely recall that decades-old adage, and you’d be … Continue Reading →

LOCAL LANDOWNER EARNS LEADERSHIP POSITION AT FORESTRY AGENCY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Lee Wright knows a thing or two about fire – and safety. During his 28-year career with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), he has … Continue Reading →

LOCAL FORESTER EARNS STATE FORESTRY AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 “Baptized by fire” has special meaning for Kevin Lee of Mitchell, GA. After Lee received his Forestry degree from the University of Georgia, he … Continue Reading →

WILCOX CO. FOREST RANGER EARNS STATE RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 A South Georgia forest ranger with a heart for service has earned a special award for his outstanding accomplishments. Clark Rountree, of Pitts, GA., … Continue Reading →

February is a Great Month to Plant Trees
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 →

FIRST-OF-ITS KIND FORESTRY AWARD GOES TO LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN MAN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2025 Being recognized by your peers for your outstanding work is pretty special. Being singled out by your organization’s director for a new annual award … Continue Reading →

PRESCRIBED FIRE AWARENESS WEEK OBSERVED IN GEORGIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 6, 2025 Protecting Georgians from wildfires is job one for the Georgia Forestry Commission. An important tool for keeping our state safe is being highlighted February … Continue Reading →

FAMILY VALUES FUEL LOCAL FORESTER’S PROMOTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2025 A 26-year veteran of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has accepted a new leadership position with the agency. Rusty Meadows, of Grovetown in Columbia … Continue Reading →

Raising Awareness about the Benefits of Prescribed Fire
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 →

FORESTRY PROMOTION KEEPS LOCAL AREA WILDFIRE-READY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 21, 2025 Wildfire readiness in South Georgia is getting a fresh study. The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted a seasoned wildland firefighter and Coast Guard veteran … Continue Reading →