North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…me, interacting with others while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication boosts comprehension and retention. During one of our exercises, we were presented with a wildfire scenario in a…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…is here and many families ware venturing out to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas…
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…public viewing at https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public/. Please use this to see fire activity in your area, and contact your local Georgia Forestry Commission office with questions about permission to burn in your…
Forest Management & Conservation
clean air clean water carbon repositories wildlife habitats spaces for recreation life-enhancing products GFC provides education and tools to help landowners manage and protect their forests Landowners have many reasons…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…“and each of them contributes significantly to our quality of life. From everyday products such as lumber and paper to environmental services such as clean air, clean water and wildlife…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…people with whom we serve, the firefighters on the ground, are just as committed to their craft and perform with honor and pride in a dangerous field. We come together…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
Guest Blog by Colin Kane Clemson University Student My name is Colin Kane, and I am working towards my Forest Resource Management degree at Clemson University. This summer, I interned…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…York, but I was fortunate to grow up visiting a piece of family property in southwestern Georgia. Before I was born, my great uncle envisioned restoring the longleaf ecosystem on…
Timber Products
Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Timber Products Pulpwood for paper, saw timber lumber, poles, and veneer logs are valuable…
