Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…Plans to honor the outstanding service of these employees are being finalized. To learn more about cost-sharing opportunities and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. # # #…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More! By RT Lumpkin, GFC Prescribed Burn Center Coordinator Science and technology are critical tools utilized daily by the Georgia Forestry Commission. One such…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…exemplary of a good leader. The consensus was that a good leader is someone who actively listens to their team, is willing to learn and grow, is organized and responsible,…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…have a pressurized water source ready and that the water can reach all areas around the burn location to extinguish the fire if it escapes. Prior to the change in…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…Virginia are eligible to submit the reciprocal agreement. How to Apply: Click here to download the affidavit. The affidavit will need to be filled out and notarized before it is…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…lifted and are extinguished well before nightfall. Prescribed fire is routinely utilized to enhance the health of Georgia’s 24-million acres of forestland. All native ecosystems depend on the presence of…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…delivered custom services to 80 landowners. In addition, no preventable accidents were recorded all year. The Warren-McDuffie team was also recognized for equipment maintenance and repairs, substantial cost-saving measures, and…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…Forestry Commission Management Forester Jeff Kastle is one of those people and his work is being recognized by a group of national conservation organizations. The National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP)…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…including specialized heavy equipment, drones, and tools. Campers are given the chance to shoot archery, enjoy water sports, and engage in team building activities. One of those exercises involves an…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…a highly specialized job and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named veteran employee Thomas Barrett of Soperton to fill the role. Barrett will take over as Chief of Protection…
