In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…with me. The primary purpose of this and all our operations at GFC is to return home safely to our families at the end of the day. Every exercise built…
Prescribed Fire Certification Course – Waycross, GA
GFC instructors are providing instruction on fire behavior, fire weather, and fire tactics.
Date: October 2-3
Location: Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross Campus
Registration opening July 2024.
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…I was fortunate to work on several projects, including flight operations, to help revise the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policy, making sure it is as simple as possible while still…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…landowners often do not notice the thefts until their property has been picked clean. Illegal harvesters operate day and night and may be dangerous if confronted. Landowners are being urged…
GFC E-News Subscription
…and much more! Email First Name Last Name Sorry, we could not complete your sign-up. Please contact us to resolve this. Operation timed out, please try again. By submitting this…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…Bald, offers great views of mountains and countryside. There is only minimal color change at this time; however, open fields provide some nice displays of fall wildflowers. Northeast GA: As…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…exported to utility companies in Europe, where pellets are burned in electricity generating plants. Generation of electricity using biomass in Georgia has grown by over 80% since 2010. Wood pellet…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…I hope the peak should occur the last week of October for oaks. We are in the tail end of peak for species like yellow poplar, sycamore, yellow birch, and…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…Amicalola Falls State Park is a great fall drive with nice yellow, orange, and red colors. Amicalola Falls provides a kaleidoscope of autumn splendor. Northeast: Elevations above 3,000 feet have…
