Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…and bring them into areas where they would be at greater risk to predation by cats and collisions with windows. Building Places Where Birds and People Thrive Recognizing the inherent…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…ATFS across the state. Brasell was chosen as Tree Farmer of the Year from a group of four regional winners. She will be recognized at a national Tree Farm event…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…fire, carefully calculating weather conditions and wind patterns to reduce any risk of escaped fire or smoke impact. Prescribed burns are usually started in the morning after the dew has…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…award-winning service provided them by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Warren-McDuffie County Unit, which earned the agency’s North Zone Unit of the Year award for FY23. “The GFC annually reviews…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…award-winning service provided them by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Berrien County Unit, which earned the agency’s South Zone Unit of the Year award for FY23. “The GFC annually reviews…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…outstanding commitment to promoting continuing forestry and logger education and his commitment to partnerships serves as a model for other GFC employees. Kastle received a special plaque for winning the…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…into the trees. The SPB constructs winding egg galleries under the bark, effectively girdling the tree and destroying its conductive tissue that transports food throughout the tree. In addition, the…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…his familial ties to the GFC inspired his passion for the profession. Barrett pursued his education at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia, where he earned a…
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…Georgia. Husks, wings, and debris are removed and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. The now-open seedling store will be in operation until inventory is depleted. Deliveries begin the first…
