Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
It is a real honor to be meeting you here, virtually. I am excited to be joining the Georgia Forestry Commission team and I look forward to the time we…
GFC Centennial
…Beginning of Forestry and Birth Year of GFC In Georgia, where longleaf and slash pine naturally grew, Native Americans made homes in the forests and tools from their bounty. European…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…is physically and legally capable of being planted in a normal manner to an agricultural commodity; or certain marginal pastureland that is suitable for use as a riparian buffer or…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…also crotchety), flying technically advanced aircraft owned by the State – all with the purpose of protecting Georgia’s forest resources. Our primary mission, forest protection, consists of the detection of…
National Forest Products Week
By: Dru Preston Forester-Staff U&M Georgia Forestry Commission Forests provide countless benefits for humanity. To recognize this and honor the tree, National Forest Products Week is observed annually during the…
Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
Georgia’s forestry sector annually contributes about $36 billion to the state’s economy. Family forest landowners own 57% of forestlands in the state. These forestlands not only provide round wood for…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…yellow/red with many fully changed but good color in all elevations Oak – Above 2000’ light red/yellow with some deep and bright reds turning brown above 3500’ Black gum –Red/…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…confidence and zeal. I know that I, personally, have learned a lot in a very short time during my first year as Director of GFC. Despite challenging conditions for us…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…This tool is especially useful for firebreaks that are highly prone to erosion. Both trailers contain equipment that requires maintenance from normal wear and tear. To cover expenses and ensure…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…Pack features a new species this year. Crepe Myrtle has been added to the mix of three, alongside dogwood and redbud. Genetically improved pine seedlings are a mainstay at GFC’s…
