Timber Products

Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Timber Products Pulpwood for paper, saw timber lumber, poles, and veneer logs are valuable…

Prescribed Burn Certification

…your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired PDF Fire Weather Forecast Current Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas External Website Georgia…

Georgia Envirothon

The Georgia Envirothon, offered in cooperation with the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Envirothon, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1995 to provide hands-on, science-based training in natural resources and ecology to middle and high school students in a challenging, fun, and competitive outdoor experience.

Pine Straw Producers Directory

…912-427-8841 Fax: Mill Creek Straw David Whiddon Norman Park, GA31771 Phone 229 891-5560 Fax: 229-769-5408 millcreekstraw@windstream.com Mini Natural Pinestraw, LLC Jose Pina Baxley, GA31513 Phone 912-339-2999 Fax: Nunez Pine Straw,…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

…The Lone Hill United Methodist Church National Champion Eastern Redcedar in Coffee County, Georgia. The American Grove is an online community for sharing experiences and knowledge about trees and the…

Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators

…Georgia. The winner is determined annually by the impact it has on the state, and even the nation, by considering all factors foresters participate in year around to assist landowners….

Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia

…by the larvae. It wasn’t long before the moths escaped captivity and moved out into the surrounding woodlands. The spongy moth is now considered naturalized in many northeastern states. While…

GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages

…2020 Tornadoes” was compiled by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health Management Group & Sustainable Community Forestry Program. After the National Weather Service confirmed tornado levels from EF-0 to EF-3,…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…of gratitude, with an enhanced appreciation for Mother Nature and human connection – and who’s not feeling those emotions right now? The fall foliage season is upon us and the…