Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…that can make the season super fun and, dare we say, educational? Summer break is a time for kids to create memories with friends and family and develop important social…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…sustaining rural economies, but they also provide several other environmental (e.g., clean water and air, carbon sequestration and storage, wildlife habitat, and pollination) and social (e.g., hunting, tourism, aesthetic) benefits….
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…that can make the season super fun and, dare we say, educational? Summer break is a time for kids to create memories with friends and family and develop important social…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 The fall foliage season in Georgia begins soon and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is ready with valuable tips for leaf peepers! Beginning on…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…of a nearby wildfire. That’s where GFC and the Georgia Arborist Association come in. A new credential from the Georgia Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), called Wildfire…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…Georgia’s Forests” details the condition of the state’s 24-million acres of forestland. It outlines the numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits of Georgia’s forests and details specific challenges to the…
Forest Certification
There are several benefits to pursing certification, including: Some Georgia forest product companies show a preference for purchasing certified timber. Regions with more certified forestland attract new industries that require…
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…
