Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…as “good fire,” is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health, and reduce wildfire risk “Sound forest management helps keep Georgia’s forests sustainable, and prescribed fire…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…at landowner meetings and helping assess restoration options for scores of people. In addition to coordinating assistance by other GFC foresters dispatched to the area to help, Martin organized field…
Spring Tree Care
…prune. By cutting out any dead branches or stems, better structure can be established and it helps the tree seal off the wound where the dead branch was. Learn more…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…is built into the system, so when forestry BMPs are properly implemented, they help control erosion and runoff, prevent pollution from hazardous chemicals and protect aquatic ecosystems. For example, road…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…moving forward. We are replanting and making progress, with a lot of help alongside us.” “It is our privilege to be able to serve the Newnan community in this fashion,”…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
Guest Blog by William Knapp GFC Urban and Community Forestry Intern Hello, my name is William Knapp and I got the opportunity to work for the Georgia Forestry Commission this…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…local GFC office. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Appling CWPP -2018 PDF Atkinson CWPP -2018 PDF Bacon CWPP -2019 PDF Baker CWPP -2017 PDF Banks CWPP 2022 PDF Barrow CWPP -2017…
Doing Business in Georgia
…service that helps companies find the college-educated talent they need. Training Georgia QuickStart is a nationally recognized program that provides flexible, customized training through a network of technical colleges and…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…or concerns you may have. If you can’t find something you are looking for, please let us know, and we will be glad to help. Ask a Forest Health Specialist…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…always been an incredible resource for forestry needs. Once again, the GFC showed up hours after the storm to begin helping to clear roadways with their strike teams, and soon…
