Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Despite the challenges of COVID-19, vacancies, and restrictions, this team earned impeccable marks across the board and is most deserving of this recognition.” Employees…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…forest products, wildlife, natural resource careers, technology, and more. Campers are given many recreation opportunities, such as swimming, shooting sports, tennis, basketball, a “mud run” obstacle course, and a boating…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…For example, a GFC “Making the Shade” grant gives money to schools to plant trees around playgrounds and shade their kids at recess. The Georgia Releaf grant supports communities that…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…named winner of the 2022 Silver Smokey Bear Award. The award recognizes people and organizations that provide sustained, outstanding service, with significant wildfire preventio n impact. “Mark is particularly deserving…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…GA: The recent clear, crisp, cool nights and warm sunny days are the perfect recipes for developing fall color. Some beneficial rain is forecast for late this week and weekend…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…across the country in recognizing the vital role forests play in our daily lives. Georgia is known as the #1 Forestry State in the Nation for many reasons. Its 22-million…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…at all elevations, as it has already transformed from green to a mix of dull reds and yellows. Sumac within the understory has recently begun displaying a variety of reds….
STEM & Forestry
…of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Forest Service have recently recognized forestry as a STEM Career field. STEM has always been present in forestry, but…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…sassafras, sourwood, and a few other species. Good views should persist for approximately two more weeks. This year’s colors have been the most vibrant we have had in recent years,…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…pressure and cholesterol medications. HOW MUCH EXERCISE IS NEEDED? The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly. That’s 30 minutes, five times a week,…
