Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…Commission will host the gathering at the agency’s headquarters in Dry Branch, GA, just outside Macon. The hearing will be held in the auditorium from 11:00 am to 12:00pm. The…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…by the Georgia Forestry Commission and located in Milledgeville, Georgia. Construction labor for the cabin was provided by Georgia Forestry Commission personnel. A group of individuals, public entities, and private…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…huge compliment,” said Kastle. “I enjoy helping people and this gives me something more to live up to.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Commission are required for any outdoor burning in the state to help prevent wildfires and problems generated by smoke. In 54 counties, primarily in north Georgia, the Georgia Environmental Protection…
Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids
…License Adelrid GPAL # 10410 Jann George 706.318.4458 customerservice@adelrid.org www.adelrid.org Dr. Mark Shearer GPAL # 06263 Mark Shearer 706.864.4787 markshearer@windstream.net www.hemlockdoctor.com Greenside Up GPAL # 100472 David Rogers 706.248.0179 laqueratts@comcast.net…
Care For Your Trees
…material placed on the soil’s surface around trees and plants to enhance their growing conditions. Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition,…
News
GFC helps protect and conserve Georgia’s plentiful forest resources. We provide leadership, services, and educational resources for landowners, communities, and other agencies. Our headquarters are in Dry Branch, Georgia….
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…“The GFC team is proud to provide the details that help Georgians get the most out of this great time of year.” The Georgia Forestry Commission Leaf Watch feature was…
