Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…have been named GFC’s Fiscal Year 2022 Forest Management Team of the Year. “Cost-share programs are available for a number of purposes,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We identified Thomas as the person with all the right qualifications, experience, and personal attributes to lead this critical agency operation.” Thomas Barrett has an…
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
…world, it has been observed that weakened, stressed stands (such as overstocked plantations) have been more vulnerable to Sirex noctilio than thinned, vigorous, healthy stands. Furthermore, a biological control agent…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…state in the nation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “While the 2020 report shows a slight decrease in the total number of forest industry jobs in Georgia, overall,…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…of summer compare your observations. Many more resources and activities, can be found on our “Learn & Explore” tab at GaTrees.org. So, no matter what the age of the young…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…of summer compare your observations. Many more resources and activities, can be found on our “Learn & Explore” tab at GaTrees.org. So, no matter what the age of the young…
Green Cities: Mental Health & Function
Both visual access and being within green space helps to restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness.
Green Cities: Work & Learning
Places that incorporate or are located near nature can help remedy mental fatigue and restore one’s ability to focus on tasks. The result can be better performance in the work place and classroom.
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
Written by Clay Chatham | Chief Pilot Georgia Forestry Commission, Air Operations Unit One of the more difficult realities I have had to face in my life is the fact…
