Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…young trees require more water and attention. It is best to water trees in the late afternoon or early morning when evaporation rates are at the lowest point. Newly planted…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
…reflected poorly on the agency and inquiries from the public received our immediate attention. Balancing the rights of individuals to express their thoughts with the agency’s interest in fostering an…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…sell out early, however, so it’s wise to get a jump start now. Once again, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering genetically improved loblolly, slash and shortleaf pine seedlings. If…
Student Activity on Planting a Tree
Student Activity Instructions on planting a tree properly.
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity and atmospheric instability. Fighting and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…the last week of October and in to early November. Above 3000’ we may see the beginning of peak by the first of next week, based on the percentage of…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…star within the forestry community.” Martin’s assigned management counties are Early, Miller, Seminole, Decatur. Martin was recognized for completing 556 customer cases impacting 54,000 acres. He created eight detailed Forest…
GFC Centennial
…astound early colleagues who fought fires with mule-drawn wagon-loads of water and shoved logs down a river toward the mill. What they would certainly have in common, however, is an…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…in-person classes over the past year, we are in the early stages of planning certified burner classes at GFC offices in Macon and Waycross. Further details will be available on…
