Insecticide Applicators and Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids
Insecticide Vendors for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids This is not an all inclusive list and is meant for informational purposes only, not as a company endorsement. GPAL = Georgia Pesticide Applicators…
SFI Report: Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and boast world class recreational and cultural experiences. Key to this way of life is the state’s robust forest industry, which supports our economy, natural resources and recreational opportunities.
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…and billboards. Outdoor enthusiasts visiting the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests should take special note of these conditions as they hike, camp and enjoy outdoor recreation. “We have to raise everyone’s awareness,”…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…that were known to have infected plants in 2004 (and one was a repeat in 2005). The University of Georgia, in cooperation with Georgia Department of Agriculture and the national…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
The log cabin that houses the museum was built to replicate a depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) cabin in Albany, Georgia. The original cabin had been used since the 1950’s…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will showcase fresh perspectives, national decision-makers, the latest wildland fire research and much more during its 2020 annual meeting…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…remember, there are lots of restless folks seeking outdoor recreational opportunities this year, so as you plan your adventures, consider weekdays over weekends to make travels a little easier and…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Reds Oak – Above 3000’ beginning changes to reds and yellows Blackgum – Starting to show some good reds/increasing in color Sassafras – Occasional saplings showing some reds and orange…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…good reds/increasing in color Sassafras – Occasional saplings showing some reds and orange. Hickory – early stages with occasional trees showing some golden yellow Estimated percentage of color change from…