Social & Cultural
…that is important, consider nature and the trees that surround the area. Trees help build a sense of community character and place. Fast Facts People prefer natural over hardscape settings,…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…Georgia Forestry Commission for back yard burn piles. (Permits are still required for agricultural and land-clearing burns). The change supports Georgians’ right to burn on their property, yet sets certain…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…Commission Director Robert Farris also shared a memory that provides insight into the nature of a GFC wildland firefighter. “I’d gone to a refueling site where the tractors were coming…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…externally. Jay McSwain, who serves as the Atlanta Braves Chaplain, talked with the GFC team about building trust, refocusing commitment to service, and the principles of an organization. President and…
Conservation Woodland Program
…completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…County District Attorney Chase Studstill. “That may result in a separate prison sentence, based on his new arrest on arson charges. “The professionalism of the forestry investigators, along with their…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…with hints of orange. Hickory – Green with hints of brown. Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 4% above 3000 feet and 2% below 3000 feet. The…
