Think Trees for the Holidays
…a place to drop off your tree for use as mulch. Here are some fun facts to remember when you choose a live tree: * It takes 5-7 years for…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree Submitted by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation As the holiday season comes to a close each year, Georgians face an…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…close by thanking our clients, stakeholders, partners, and employees for your unwavering trust in our agency. Your support is the fuel that enables us to provide the important services our…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…a forest fire. For those who live in this WUI space, it is not a matter of if a fire will impact our lives, but when, and whether we lose…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels….
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…a journal and write down the things that you see, hear, and smell. Visit once a day, once a week, every other week, whatever you choose, and at the end…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
For the widest selection of species, now is the time to peruse and choose because sell-outs do occur, and your property deserves to boast the performance and aesthetics you envision….
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…Bartram Forest, where I got engaged; and Ocmulgee, Redlands, and Cedar Creek WMA, where I have fond memories of hunting and camping with close friends. I am grateful to be…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…the parade route, and it was amazing to hear them chant for Smokey and repeat our “Only You…” mantra! We were on the route for close to two hours and…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…(like Brown-headed Cowbirds which lay their eggs in other birds’ nests) easier access to nests. Prioritizing and maintaining large blocks of forest, especially those along waterways, wetlands, and ephemeral streams,…
