GFC Centennial
…the Georgia General Assembly passed the Forestry Act of 1921, providing for a State Board of Forestry. The year 1921 is recognized as the birth year of the Georgia Forestry…
Southern Pine Beetles
Figure 2: Southern pine beetle gallery – Photo by Ronald F. Billngs, Texas A&M Forest Service, Bugwood.org. Figure 1: Southern pine beetle – Photo by Gerald J. Lenhard, Louisiana State…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
As of July 1, 2021, changes go into effect regarding the legal responsibilities of Georgia landowners burning outdoor yard debris. Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 15, 2021 Changes are coming to laws affecting Georgians who burn outdoor yard debris. As of July 1, 2021, landowners will no longer be required to…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…Roadsides along the Richard Russell Scenic Hwy have the best viewings again this week, along with great views of the changing mountainsides. The mountains above 2000 feet are exhibiting rapid…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…of the routes through the North GA mountains will yield beautiful color this week. Richard Russell Parkway is always a crowd favorite. State parks like Vogel offer some great opportunities…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…with this important award,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Jeff has been a valued employee for 13 years and has served many hundreds of forest landowners statewide. He…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…future profession. My wife, mother, and I look forward to helping out with the camp every year. I like talking to the kids and finding out what they’re into and…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…Consulting; Troy Harris, Director of Timberlands, Jamestown, LLC; Bill Howard, President of Claude Howard Lumber Co.; Dr. Jacek Siry, UGA, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources; Dr. Valerie Thomas,…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…materials in lieu of traditional materials, such as concrete and steel. Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Mark Wiles received the USFS Silver Smokey Bear Award. The Smokey is an honor given to…
