Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…– Farm Recovery Block Grant Eligibility Map Map of 95 counties eligible for the Recovery Block Grant program. PDF Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants The Georgia Department of…
GFC Leaf Watch
Trying to predict the peak of fall color year to year is a challenge since much depends on the weather and the microclimate around each tree. Fortunately, Georgia’s variety of…
FFP Program Overview
The Firefighter Property (FFP) Program refers to excess Department of Defense (DoD) property that is suitable for use in providing fire and emergency services. The FFP Program began in 2005; Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) began participating in 2012. The US Department of Defense (DoD) allows USFS to manage excess DoD Firefighting property transfers. USFS works in cooperation with the State agency responsible for wildland and rural firefighting to ensure authorized and qualified firefighting entities are Users/Recipients of the property.
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…lead to premature leaf fall, depending on the severity of the storms. Most tree species above 2000 feet are currently at peak, with lower elevations close behind. Oaks of all…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…time with the State Lands Department has been an excellent opportunity for me to grow as a forester. Working under and alongside experienced foresters including Ben Hammond, Morgan Cook, and…
Wood-Using Industries
…Map of Wood-Using Industries in Georgia On a yearly basis the Forest Utilization Department at the Georgia Forestry Commission conducts a survey to identify primary wood using industries in the…
Ecosystem Services
…formation, carbon sequestration, nutrient and waste recycling, and pollination Cultural Services: The educational, aesthetic, cultural heritage values of ecosystems, including tourism and recreation Traditionally, most ecosystem services are considered free…
History
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…among states for the number of species that are at risk and fifth in the number of extinctions. Experts have identified nearly 300 animal species and nearly 325 plant species…
