Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…began a little earlier than last year because we’ve been experiencing warmer, drier days. Pollen counts are usually highest on those warm and dry days. If you suffer from seasonal…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…serve the public. Customer service will be a driving factor in everything we do. As we have all experienced, there are constant challenges that we must face head on. While…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…burns. To accommodate residents’ needs, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has extended the traditional beginning of its summer burn ban in Troup County. The annual burn ban will, instead, begin…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…monitored to mitigate damage for landowners. Routine annual aerial surveys in late summer 2023 will be conducted to document and monitor pine beetle activity. All infestations will be reported to…
Market Bulletin
June 2023 – Fun Summer Kids Activities 12 easy outdoor activities GFC’s YouTube channel Project Learning Tree’s Family Activities PLT’s YouTube channel Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virtual Learning Journey: Georgia’s Forests…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…Here’s a helpful fact sheet that explains the procedures: Proper tree mulching. And here’s a great video with our GFC arborists: Mulching video. Stay cool this summer, and happy mulching!…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
Everybody loves counting down to the last day of school, but who wants to tally the days ‘til summer is over? As parents and kids try to squeeze in as…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…industry is all about and the future possibilities it could bring for some of our kids interested in this field of work. The Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop is a once-a-summer…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…wildfire. “This is an excellent opportunity for local governments and non-profits to get financial assistance for critical safety services,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “With extreme summer weather…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…of GFC creating secondary agreements with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Game and Fish Division, to merge the properties into the WMA system. These agreements allowed multiple use…
