Learning is for Everyone
…of forestry topics, and our podcast, the Georgia Forestry Forum, delves deeply into relevant subjects every month. Did you know that this month, August, is “Tree Check Month?” The US…
SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK
…education, technology, and practice of forestry. Founded in 1900, SAF represents thousands of forestry professionals and promotes the sustainable management of forest resources for the benefit of society. www.eforester.org. The…
Directories
…Tree Farm Directory Consulting Forester Directory Forestry Services Contractors Directory There is a good network of highly skilled forestry contractors in Georgia. These contractors provide valuable services to forest landowners…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…
Georgia Forestry Laws
GFC is not liable for the distribution of out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia Statutes are maintained by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, and can be accessed through their website.
History of the Georgia Forestry Commission
This document provides a detailed history of GFC and forest management in Georgia.
Southern Regional Extension Forestry – Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Overview info and resource documents for the hemlock woolly adelgid, originally from Asia, which was first discovered in the eastern U.S. in the 1950’s. It has since spread throughout the range of hemlock in the East, and caused extensive mortality of mature hemlock – especially in the Appalachian Mountains.
