A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
As we ring in 2023, I know many of our team members are enjoying some well-deserved time away, relaxing with family and friends. Corporately, we are taking a look back…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2023 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
Market Bulletin
June 2023 – Fun Summer Kids Activities 12 easy outdoor activities GFC’s YouTube channel Project Learning Tree’s Family Activities PLT’s YouTube channel Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virtual Learning Journey: Georgia’s Forests…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…The term “southern yellow pine” refers primarily to longleaf, shortleaf, slash, and loblolly pine trees. The GFC’s Flint River Nursery grows improved selections of loblolly, slash, and shortleaf pines. High…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…professional development opportunities and free resources for educators! PLT’s newest guide, Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, contains 50 activities that are correlated to state standards and can easily be…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…UGA with valuable experience and great references. As I continue to apply for permanent forester positions, I will certainly be leaning heavily on what I’ve gained here at the GFC!…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end September 30 in 54 counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. From May 1…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…may include autumn festivals and special events. Corresponding photos from the northwest, north central, and northeast regions of the mountainous areas are geo-tagged so locations can be easily located online….
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…agency’s vision of Healthy and abundant forests that support a robust industry while providing social, environmental and financial benefits to all of Georgia. The GFC team works daily to fulfill…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…Understanding and supporting the habitats that were historically present allows for land management goals to more easily be met. Native v. Non-native plants Native plants provide wildlife with food and…
