Forest Utilization

…of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries in a state are surveyed bi-annually. Primary wood-using industries include pulp mills, sawmills, veneer mills, composite panel mills (osb), and other industrial products mills….

Managing Storm Damaged Trees: Do’s and Don’ts

Check out this resource for the Do’s and Don’ts on how to manage damaged trees from a storm. Includes: how to hire a professional for clean up, chainsaw safety, pruning and maintenance for damaged trees and more.

Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle

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…2004 with Florida following closely behind in 2005. This nonnative invasive insect/disease complex quickly spread across eleven Southern States (Mississippi 2009, Alabama 2011, North Carolina 2011, Arkansas 2015, Louisiana 2014,…

Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services

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…to resolve the issue and reinstate online communication channels. This affects all parts of GFC, including the nursery, headquarters and county units. We are experiencing glitches in our email system…

GFC Centennial

Long, long before there were people dedicated to the sustainability of the resource, there were trees. Millions upon millions of acres, stretching beyond the horizon in every cardinal direction. The…

My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands

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Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….

What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

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…environmental education programs for over 10 years now. I’ve seen a lot, learned a lot, and love the EE community in Georgia. I felt, however, there wasn’t a whole lot…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

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…obstacle course and lots and lots of mud! The very best reviews we get, however, are often the informal ones. The ones that come from those who’ve spent time at…