Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…was accidentally introduced to the U.S. in 1912 via orange crate packing material from Japan. Since then, it has spread and been discovered across 1.25 million acres in the Southeast.…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…tractor tire Carry buckets of water Use a fire rake Walk at a fast pace while carrying a wildfire pack and safety shelter As someone who doesn’t actively fight wildfire,…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
…haven’t had a chance to look over the selections yet, don’t wait much longer! While more hardwoods are available this season over last, some of the popular hardwood species are…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…within a plot and measure the diameter at the breast height of each tree to be cut. I also broadened my knowledge of tree species and learned how to conduct…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
Blog by Stasia Kelly | Our Media Relations Specialist Landowners in 14 southeast Georgia counties have been seeking help from law enforcement as the theft of saw palmetto berries increases….
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…human beings you’ll come across anywhere. For the last 20 years, I have been honored to know and work alongside them, and their commitment to service and each other is…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…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…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…important question: what should we do with our well-loved, and now quite dry, Christmas trees? For the past 32 years, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) and its network of…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…past year. He aided forest health personnel with southern pine beetle flights and trapping. He also serves numerous organizations with his forestry expertise, including FFA Forestry Field Days, UGA Extension…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…past years, severe cold snaps like what we experienced at the end of December 2022, have resulted in HWA mortality at higher elevations in Georgia. While this provides a break…
