Pardon Our Smoke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2024 You may notice smoke rising over Georgia this weekend and into March. That’s because land managers working to enhance wildlife habitat and forested areas…
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…and are very highly rated for rust resistance and stem form. Early orderers will also enjoy the greatest selection of hardwood species for beautification, wildlife, aesthetics, and timber growth. Among…
GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo
…compromise safety for the sake of any job, ever. It’s inspiring to know that the Georgia Forestry Commission plays such an important role in this state. We are the first…
Georgia Project WILD
Project WILD has been providing award winning, classroom tested, quality conservation education in Georgia, the U.S. and around the world for over 20 years. It is an environmental education program for students of all ages. This program is sponsored in Georgia by the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division and the Georgia Chapter of the Safari Club International.
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…“and each of them contributes significantly to our quality of life. From everyday products such as lumber and paper to environmental services such as clean air, clean water and wildlife…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…students could learn about how forestry affects their everyday life. The founders also wanted youth to realize forestry was way more than just cutting down trees. Since that first camp…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…Commission into the future. The committee is chaired by Georgia Forestry Association Vice President Tom Beyer and consists of three GFC employees and members of the GFC Board. The panel…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 8, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission is marking an important milestone – its 100th year of service to Georgia. Forests make up 24 million acres, or…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…me, interacting with others while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication boosts comprehension and retention. During one of our exercises, we were presented with a wildfire scenario in a…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…is here and many families ware venturing out to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas…
