High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…with recent rainfall, the ability to control open burning under these weather conditions will be difficult,” Sorrells said. “Resulting wildfires could spread rapidly and cause harm to people, damage to…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…person you’re tasked with guiding this summer, think natural resources! There are numerous tools available to nurture the critical connection between young people and the environment. We may not be…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…includes making critical decisions during intense and possibly fatal situations. Being able to cross-train as a wildland firefighter was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I will never forget. I met many people…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…for your personal safety and to prevent injuries to people nearby. It may not seem likely, but summer tools and supplies we use regularly can also become dangerous incendiary devices…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…and wood for millions of uses? Forests, of course! October 17-23, 2022, is National Forest Products Week and the Georgia Forestry Commission is joining the US Forest Service and people…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…your city employ an arborist? If not, that’s okay too. What is the racial and ethnic makeup of the people a project would serve in your locality? If the project…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…Gabe with this important award,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Gabe is a valued employee who serves forest landowners, agency partners, educators, and young people throughout the central…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…landowners, we have had to take a “trial and error” approach, persisting in figuring out what questions to ask agencies, which people are willing to provide us with the correct…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…serving and protecting people and property in their region,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only did they provide exceptional wildfire response and prevention services here at home,…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
It’s that special time of year in Georgia, when Mother Nature coaxes everything around us to sprout, bloom, and reach for the sunshine. For many people, however, it’s the most…
