Georgia Arbor Day
…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…
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….
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…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources, the teams were commended for their willingness to assist in storm recovery efforts and the pride they possess in their jobs….
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources, the teams were commended for their willingness to assist in storm recovery efforts and the pride they possess in their jobs….
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…This includes general advice, cost share, stewardship, water quality, protection work (both fire and forest health) and community outreach efforts. Forest Management Region 2’s numerous achievements impacted 113,000 acres, including…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “By limiting outdoor burning, fewer chemicals and particle pollutants are released into the air.” The burn ban is in effect until September…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…
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…
