Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…given annually to a GFC Forest Management professional whose outstanding performance advances GFC’s mission to provide leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources “Stephen…
2018-2022 Georgia Forest Inventory & Analysis Fact Sheet
This fact sheet is adapted from the current Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) data available for Georgia. The data for this report comes from the United States Forest Service and the USFS Evalidator database.
Forest Management Plan
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. Landowners have diverse goals for their forested land. Explore the benefits of creating a forest management plan.
Forest Health
A healthy forest is a working forest. They work to filter our water, clean our air, and provide homes for wildlife and peaceful spaces for us to enjoy. Learn more about healthy forests.
2015 Georgia Harvest and Utilization Study
This resource bulletin describes the principal findings of a harvest and utilization study conducted during the ninth inventory of Georgia’s forest resources. Survey crews sampled and measured trees harvested in a variety of logging operations, and analysts calculated wood volume and percent of wood utilization. Harvest volume data and factors for growing-stock and nongrowing-stock logging residue are described and interpreted.
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…the Dove and the Dolphin. This test is known as the “Four Animals Personality Test,” and is designed to help participants understand their natural approach to dealing with conflict. Click…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…“best of the best.” Employees in Camilla-based Area 9 have been recognized as GFC’s Statewide Area of the Year for FY23. “You’ve heard the saying, ‘there is no I in…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…a Georgia ReLeaf Tree Giveaway. Video 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment…
Careers
…Forestry degree from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited school. Examples of duties: Provide technical assistance to landowners in all areas of forest management Write multiple resource-based forest management…
Standards for Forest Stewardship Plans & Renewals
Georgia’s Forest Stewardship Program utilizes the unprecedented cooperation of resource professionals from both the public and private sector with backgrounds in forestry, wildlife biology, soil science, and recreation management. Working together, they produce detailed and comprehensive management plans called Forest Stewardship Plans for landowners enrolled in the program.
