Georgia Census 2020
Georgia is counting down to a very important deadline and your input is needed! By responding to the US Census 2020 by September 30, you will help determine how billions…
GFC Centennial
…Beginning of Forestry and Birth Year of GFC In Georgia, where longleaf and slash pine naturally grew, Native Americans made homes in the forests and tools from their bounty. European…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…These include southern pine beetle, emerald ash borer, gypsy moth traps, and an entire program dedicated to the early detection of insects around our ports and other high-risk areas of…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…and the tools used to determine and predict fire behavior. We transitioned to practical applications at night, which was the best part because we were able to use what we…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…facets of life that can lead to tree decline. Interning with the Urban & Community Forestry Department showed me how the Georgia Forestry Commission works to maintain and improve our…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…24 million acres of forestland healthy depends a lot on Mother Nature. Sunshine and growing conditions are critical, yet forest managers rely on another important tool that has a lesser…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…pine stands, while the other components are wetlands made up of pond cypress and swamp blackgum. The forest is managed for a variety of objectives, such as timber management, wildlife,…
Carbon Registry
…water filtration, erosion control, wildlife habitats, and clean air. Find out more about Carbon Sequestration. How much carbon can southern forests process? Actively managed southern pine plantations sequester from one…
Arson Investigations
…fires, contact GFC investigators: Arson Hotline 1-(800) GA-TREES (428-7337) E-mail enforcement@gfc.state.ga.us Arson is the third leading cause of wildfires in Georgia. Over the last five years, GFC rangers have responded,…
Educator Resources
…External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Student Worksheets TitleDescriptionDocument Type Add A Line Fire Safety Add a line to discover objects threaten by fire and…
