GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…the “Georgia 500” as a group chosen for their role as prominent economic developers, managers, and trailblazers in the state who have accomplished great strides that positively impact Georgia and…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…He has served on the Southern Group of State Foresters GIS and Storm Damage Assessment Committees, the Statesboro City Tree Board, and the Pine Beetle Prediction Trapping Working Group. Torbett…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…preventing and protecting citizens from wildfire to equipment maintenance and educational outreach, this group has consistently demonstrated outstanding levels of skill and dedication.” On average, employees in the unit recorded…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…to building construction. They’re a shining example of our agency’s commitment to service.” This isn’t the first time Area 9 employees have been singled out for their performance. The group…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…shows forest growth is exceeding removals by 50% annually. Georgia’s forest area has remained stable for the past half century at about 24 million acres. That acreage has a $42…
More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
…the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) this year than the five-year average. That means a cleaner forest floor to combat catastrophic wildfires. It also means more new vegetative growth, providing food…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
…Forestry practices include stream restoration, livestock exclusion, restoring native vegetation in uplands, planting longleaf pine, and establishing native ground cover. Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS) This…
Incident Command System
…in charge of the ground forces Finance – People to keep up with expenses and time Interagency cooperation plays an important role in filling these positions. Each agency has different…
Certified Tree Professionals
…high quality resources in the correct proportions to perform best. Water, and the soil volume which holds water, are critical to great tree growth. PDF Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Research…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…is a guidance document for the Urban & Community Forestry program of the GFC and the GTC. The plan is developed by a diverse group of industry leaders in Georgia….
