High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…feet between each pass. How fast will it fly? About 45 mph; weather is a big factor. How much do the eggs cost? Thirty-one cents each (priced in early 2021)…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…who is fairly new to the GFC team, I most enjoyed meeting so many new co-workers and getting to know them and their communication styles. I’m proud to be part…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…predicting SPB activity. Fifty traps were placed across the state to coincide with redbud bloom (early to mid-March) and six weekly samples were collected from each trap to provide a…
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…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…than there were in the farming days of the early 1900’s! Paulding County has a rich history from its beginnings as Cherokee land through the Civil War period and into…
Leaf Watch Report for September 27th, 2023
…during the second half of October. It looks as if lower elevations should peak within the first two weeks of November. Early fall creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy some…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…established nearly 20 years ago, as agency foresters and communicators fielded customer inquiries about the annual autumn leaf conditions. A system was established to collect information from knowledgeable GFC foresters…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…is taking place. Residual smoke from a burn settles after dark and throughout the remainder of the evening and early morning hours, creating concerns for smoke-sensitive areas such as residential…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…humidity levels to drop and vegetation to dry out quickly as early as Saturday morning. “These conditions will cause fires to burn rapidly and with higher intensity,” said Georgia Forestry…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…many of the participants, English is a second or third language – however, the knowledge of natural resources and sustainable forest practices was clearly evident from their engagement and questions…
