Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable…
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…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable qualities. Reforestation staff collects and processes thousands…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…person you’re tasked with guiding this summer, think natural resources! There are numerous tools available to nurture the critical connection between young people and the environment. We may not be…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…person you’re tasked with guiding this summer, think natural resources! There are numerous tools available to nurture the critical connection between young people and the environment. We may not be…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…sweetgum) that lined our streets and shaded our backyards. They were there when we all moved in, and not one of my neighbors would be old enough to recall when…
Forest Stewardship Program
…the management of all resources. Request a Forest Stewardship Plan Name* First Last Email* Best phone number to reach you* Where did you hear about GFC resources?* Family member or…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…to go to Cloudland Canyon). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy / 58. Then take Hwy 193 back…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…get back to Georgia. They grow stronger over the months and years. Everything they’ve seen and learned is brought back to their jobs at GFC. As the saying goes, “Friends…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…Stewardship plans, covering a total of 6,602 acres. He also presented numerous educational programs to more than a thousand people. Martin tirelessly served landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael, making presentations…
