Green Cities: Work & Learning

Places that incorporate or are located near nature can help remedy mental fatigue and restore one’s ability to focus on tasks. The result can be better performance in the work place and classroom.

Green Cities: Reduced Risk

Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality, cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution.

Green Cities: Social & Cultural Strengths

Urban green spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for research studies.

Green Cities: Safe Streets

his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning city trees, and transportation safety.

Green Cities: Place Attachment & Meaning

Place attachment and meaning are particularly relevant when considering issues of urban development and community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary.

Human Resources Information

GFC is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, and uses this program to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after…

Pine Straw Producers Directory

…Frith Pinestraw Charles Frith Donalsonville, GA39837 Phone 229-254-5788 Fax: Cook’s Pine Straw James Cook Forest Park, GA30297 Phone (404) 363-6350 Fax: CRT Forest Resources Stan Upton Wadley, GA30477 Phone 478-494-5638…

Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy

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…Timber is growing at a rate of 65 cubic feet per second, or two tons per second. In addition to lumber, Georgia’s 216 primary wood using industries convert logs into…

Law Enforcement

GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…