Other Careers in Georgia State Government
A resource for employment opportunities in Georgia State government (outside of GFC).
Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters
The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters in 1951 for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating those who engage in the practice of professional forestry.
Hurricane Michael – Map of 28 GA Counties in declared state of emergency
Map of counties declared to be in a state of emergency following Hurricane Michael.
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…acres of commercially available timberland produces 217 product types through 194 mills across the state. The forest industry has an overall $39.1 billion impact on the state’s economy, is the…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…tree from one of the state’s many tree farms. The Georgia Forestry Commission maintains a list of growers throughout the state who can supply you and your family with a…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 12, 2019 Citizens across the state are observing Georgia’s Arbor Day this month to celebrate the many benefits of trees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp acknowledged the…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…number one forestry state in the nation,” said Lowrimore, “and our private forest landowners provide an enormous carbon sink for the state. By putting numbers and formulas to the carbon…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…“Our state’s business-friendly climate, infrastructure, and abundant forest resources give us an advantage over other states,” Lowrimore said. He believes Georgia’s forest sector and policy leaders will remain focused on…
