Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 The long, hot summer of 2023 has been uncomfortable for Georgians, but for other states across the South it has been even worse. Forty-plus … Continue Reading →
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 Opportunities are available now for communities to enhance their protection from wildfire through special grant funding. Eligible entities to apply for the funding include … Continue Reading →
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 16, 2023 A number of opportunities are now available to fund community forestry management activities and tree plantings to protect and enhance the many benefits healthy … Continue Reading →
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
GFC Guest Blog by Charlee Glenn, Southern Conservation Trust In June I was lucky enough to attend the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, “Exploring Forestry and Wildlife in Georgia.” I’ve been … Continue Reading →
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright Learning About GFC State Lands My time with the State Lands Department has been an excellent opportunity for me to grow as a forester. Working … Continue Reading →
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+ GUEST BLOG by Ashley Wright, Pike County Elementary School I just had the honor of completing the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop, and WOW! What an … Continue Reading →
Cogongrass In Georgia – Report It
If you have a possible sighting of Cogongrass, please report it here:
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
Everybody loves counting down to the last day of school, but who wants to tally the days ‘til summer is over? As parents and kids try to squeeze in as … Continue Reading →
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
For the widest selection of species, now is the time to peruse and choose because sell-outs do occur, and your property deserves to boast the performance and aesthetics you envision. … Continue Reading →
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged! We may not always agree that in summertime, the livin’ is easy, but Georgians have gotten pretty good at dealing with it. Sweltering temperatures and high … Continue Reading →
