GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…to have colleagues who’ve stepped in to handle my time-sensitive responsibilities. As one of them said to me, “Family comes first.” Family does come first! That’s a value I’m so…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…needed. If the city is chosen to receive technical support you will receive that support directly from the GFC’s consultant, the Green Infrastructure Center. No money changes hands. What Paperwork…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…should be in the foothills of mountains, sheltered mountain valleys, and elevations generally less than 2,000 feet. Species specifics: Maple – Yellow, orange, red, and fading in upper elevations. Yellow…
STEM & Forestry
…standards. Activities and resources are designed to support and enhance lessons with hands-on experiences that connect children to nature. Discover ways to engage youth in science, technology, engineering, and math…
Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 26, 2023 An important deadline is at hand for Georgia counties that require notifications be made when timber harvest operations are conducted. July 1, 2023 is…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…Jonathan Kyser has provided an ideal environment for me to grow professionally. The work has been a tremendous complement to my (in-progress) Master of Forest Resources degree from the University…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…but I finally understand how important the timber industry is to the economy in Georgia. I can now say my perspective has changed after witnessing first-hand the lengths these professionals…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…is an easy way to remember five specific steps that must be taken when burning yard debris and other hand-piled vegetation outdoors.” The five safety precautions mandated by law are:…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…too cold or too windy to do our jobs, and fellow balloon handlers Kasey and Chelsea (former Disney employees) made it easier by “showing us the ropes,” so to speak….
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…mostly north and central Georgia counties (listed below) do not allow hand-piled yard debris and land-clearing debris burns from May 1 to September 30. For complete details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia…
