Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…This tool is especially useful for firebreaks that are highly prone to erosion. Both trailers contain equipment that requires maintenance from normal wear and tear. To cover expenses and ensure…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…for maintenance and repair, keeping wildland fire suppression equipment fire-ready. Due to their many skills, more than $125,000 in savings was realized on construction and improvement projects. Chief Brackin was…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…in the unit were commended for their outstanding maintenance and repairs to wildfire suppression vehicles and equipment during firebreak installations, while paying special attention to environmental best management practices. Due…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…the forestry expertise it needs to get through this.” Shortly after the storm subsided, the Georgia Forestry Commission partnered on recovery efforts. Chainsaw crews were dispatched to clear main arteries…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 20, 2022 A limited number of openings remain for one of Georgia’s “best-kept secret” summer camps – which also happens to be FREE! The Billy Lancaster…
2022 Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022
Description of the Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across central and South Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission management foresters and GIS foresters helped assess and map out the damage that occurred throughout the state. There
were 33 tornado touchdowns, with seven of the tornadoes causing timber damage that required an assessment.
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…Pack features a new species this year. Crepe Myrtle has been added to the mix of three, alongside dogwood and redbud. Genetically improved pine seedlings are a mainstay at GFC’s…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…maintaining full compliance with FAA regulations. In State Lands, I learned how to cruise timber, collecting all the necessary data to establish a clear picture of the volume and type…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…facets of life that can lead to tree decline. Interning with the Urban & Community Forestry Department showed me how the Georgia Forestry Commission works to maintain and improve our…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…trees that are at risk of failure or areas that are storm damaged or could be in the future? Are trees in parks, schools, city plazas, main streets in need…
