Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…

Careers

…fire control activities under limited supervision Operate and monitor a voice and data communications system consisting of: two-way radio, telephone and computer data communications network Assist in location, dispatching of…

Social & Cultural

…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…

Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp

Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…

Carbon Registry

…energy flows. Some sections of this document end with a sub-section titled Commentary. The commentary sections are non-mandatory and are included to inform the user of background information, provide references…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

…part of a thriving agricultural industry west of Atlanta. Common crops included cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco. There are more trees growing in that part of Paulding County now, however,…

My Firewise Experience 

…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…

Howard E. Bennett Museum

…by the Georgia Forestry Commission and located in Milledgeville, Georgia. Construction labor for the cabin was provided by Georgia Forestry Commission personnel. A group of individuals, public entities, and private…