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…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…forestry and wildlife experts. One highlight was a visit with Mr. Herbert Hodges, a private landowner in Swainsboro, and mentor for Longleaf for All. This was one of many stops…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…team, Torbett will bring outstanding experience to the health and sustainability of Georgia’s forest resources. “Michael’s education and career have fully prepared him for this important role,” said Georgia Forestry…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…accustomed to expecting clean water will be there for us – whenever and wherever we want. Did you know that affordable clean water wouldn’t come out of our faucets without…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…environment are getting custom help from state experts. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters provide advice on these issues and many more, and the agency has just rewarded one of its…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests – the rich and renewable resources – and the innumerable benefits we humans get from…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…comments we’ve gotten from previous campers, reflecting on their experiences at Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp: “The mud run was my favorite part!” “I have never seen some of the…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…prevention! Expect to see the two beloved mascots, Smokey Bear and Macon Bacon’s “Kevin,” in social media posts and on the big screen at baseball games. A series of videos…
