A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…retaining employees, and we’ve allocated considerable resources to meet it. As many other businesses and organizations have experienced, our success in this area is not where we’d like to see…
2022 Economic Benefits of the Forestry Industry in Georgia
Georgia’s forest industry has many components, which interact with all other sectors of the economy in complex ways. The purposes of this analysis are to: (1) quantify the level of economic activity conducted by the components of the forest industry, (2) estimate economic activity supported in all Georgia sectors by the industry’s activities, (3) compare the level of activity in the forest industry with other industries, and (4) quantify the economic activity of forest industry sectors within each of the 12 regional commissions in Georgia.
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…the Forestry Youth Camp. There is no charge for students to attend camp, which is made possible by the sponsorship of businesses and organizations including the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…entering the final semester of my Forest Business Master’s Degree at UGA with valuable experience and great references. As I continue to apply for permanent forester positions, I will certainly…
Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests – January 2024
Report details the condition of the state’s 24-million acres of forestland. It outlines the numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits of Georgia’s forests and details specific challenges to the resource that provided more than 141,000 jobs and generated nearly $42 billion in economic value to the state in 2022.
Learn & Explore
…property value and provide savings on utility bills. Trees also make economic sense in business districts by attracting shoppers to linger and shop longer. Forests provide billions of dollars worth…
Management Plans & Advice
…your property. Consider what you might do on your property to improve its condition. Save time and money, and avoid costly mistakes that may not be correctable. Organize your business…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…insight into complex business issues and support fact-based decision making and planning. External Website Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Board…
Water Quality & BMPs
…Warter Fund Summary Overview of the project to protect the water supply for communities and businesses along the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina. PDF 2015 Results of Georgia’s…
