Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…support a robust industry while providing social, environmental and financial benefits to all of Georgia.” Throughout 2021, highlights of the GFC’s history, its achievements and its people will be showcased…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Weather conditions have been ideal this year for creating a busy prescribed burn season. Landowners across the state are taking advantage of…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…ready escape route and potential safety zone for personnel. Another solution was found after water shortages in the area hampered operations. When the Okefenokee Swamp burns during periods of drought…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…the weather, and have shovels and hoes and water on hand. Yet wildland firefighters continue to see common mistakes that lead to loss of woodlands, property and even lives. Despite…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…that. People call me “sir,” and my knees hurt when I walk. Despite my shock that time has not stood still for me, I am very proud to have developed…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…Actually Work? Research shows that watersheds with greater forest coverage produce better water quality than watersheds with lesser forest coverage. This principle remains true even when forests are actively managed…
GFC Leaf Watch
…tree species ensures you can count on a show of fall colors each year. Visit our GFC Leaf Watch page, the Georgia State Parks website, and the links listed below…
Autumn Leaves Flyer
Shorter days and cooler nights start a precise clockwork of physical and chemical interactions within leaf cells bringing forests ablaze with color as they prepare for winter dormancy. In response to certain environmental stimuli, leaf pigments begin to reveal themselves in the leaves of Georgia’s deciduous trees. The amount of pigments in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components.
National Forest Products Week
…packaging that held the cereal for breakfast, your online shopping items, or the utility pole down the street wouldn’t be possible without healthy forests. Manufacturing of forest products such as…
10-20-21 Leaf Watch Report
The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. Areas with high concentrations of blackgum and sourwood are currently showing the most vivid colors providing differing shades of red and orange. Sassafras is also beginning to show a variety of colors including yellow, orange and red.
