…is rare that so many people within different fields of the same profession can come together to teach and help future foresters grow and learn. These professionals use their knowledge…

…fully committed. We have no replacements – only other county units to call upon, which can take hours. This fire took two days to control and three more of mop-up…

GFC Guest Blog: Forest Health Needlecast by Lynne Womack, Forest Health Coordinator The term needlecast can refer to two different things in our native pines: the natural process of needles…

…decks) receive the most hours of direct sun and indirect sun (reflected sun). Given the sun’s angle at different parts of the day, determine where the shade needs to be…

…health benefits. Exercise or consistent physical activity will reduce your risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, dementia, and breast cancer. BENEFITS OF STAYING ACTIVE: It is difficult to quantify…

…tool we are strategically moving forward with is UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems. More commonly known as drones, they provide a unique opportunity to complete certain tasks more efficiently and…

…decision-makers, educators, parents, and others learn about the importance of our natural resources. At the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) our mission is to provide leadership, service, and education to protect…

…and businesses from the impacts of wildfires. The first step is understanding the difference between “fire” and “wildfire.” In Georgia, the forestry community is working daily to use prescribed fires…