Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…Director Tim Lowrimore. “This is a great opportunity for communities to come together and support the many benefits trees deliver, including storm water uptake, cooling shade, homes for wildlife, and…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…GFC’s history, its achievements and its people will be showcased through the agency’s social media channels. Learn more about the Georgia Forestry Commission, its services and its centennial at GaTrees.org….
Think Trees for the Holidays
…will enhance your forested land. From your fellow Georgians and friends at the Georgia Forestry Commission, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…have been named GFC’s Fiscal Year 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year. “Cost-share programs are available for a number of purposes,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These…
