“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
By Jennifer Tapley / Training Specialist “We got one!” That’s what Annie Potts’ character, Janine Melnitz, from the original Ghostbusters movie, said excitedly when she received the first ghost-removal call…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
Written by Chelsea York | Education Conservation Coordinator Back-to-school time is well underway, and though the traditional school bus and in-class learning model has changed, the season still signifies a…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2021 The role of fire in Georgia forests as it impacts air quality, climate change and wildlife and natural resource sustainability will be among the…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2021 Georgia’s annual summer ban on outdoor burning will be lifted on October 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the fire restrictions from May…
Conservation Woodland Program
GFC’s Georgia Conservation Woodland Program provides conservation tools to assist Georgia landowners with management goals and objectives for 20 acres or fewer. Is Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program Right for You?…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
By: Joe Fox State Forester Arkansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry SouthernForests.org Water is the most important substance on the planet – the presence of clean and abundant…
GFC Leaf Watch
Get ready! Leaf Watch 2024 begins in October! Trying to predict the peak of fall color year to year is a challenge since much depends on the weather and the…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
Northwest: Lowering temperatures and adequate rainfall has led to the beginning of foliage color change in NW GA. Overlooks and ridges are still predominately green with an occasional patch of…
National Forest Products Week
By: Dru Preston Forester-Staff U&M Georgia Forestry Commission Forests provide countless benefits for humanity. To recognize this and honor the tree, National Forest Products Week is observed annually during the…
