Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties
…requirements were generated by a special group of county officials and staff, forestry industry representatives, and staff from the GFC, Georgia Forestry Association, and Association of County Commissioners of Georgia….
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…didn’t involve amazing technological advancements, and the fact that they use these advancements to build better systems and practices around the sustainability of our forests was such a light bulb…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…and tailored to give educators a carefully curated experience with much to take away, to apply to our professions, and to bring back to our students. The first takeaway, for…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…List of recipients of TAG grant. PDF TAG Recipient Reimbursement Reporting Guide A guide for reimbursement reporting for TAG recipients. PDF TAG Reimbursement Request Instructions Instructional video on reimbursement requests…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…weather and other emergency events both in and out of state, when requested by GEMA. Through the years, GFC crews have served in numerous capacities, from downed tree removals and…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…of GFC creating secondary agreements with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Game and Fish Division, to merge the properties into the WMA system. These agreements allowed multiple use…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…Resources (GA DNR) and Mr. Hodges led the presentations and field day for the participants. Topics included the resiliency of longleaf pine as a tree species and ecosystem, how prescribed…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…past 33 years, the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) has helped residents recycle over six million trees across the state through its “Bring One for the Chipper” program. Some become…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…some simple steps, such as clearing brush, using fire-resistant building materials (there are fire-resistant wood products!), and installing more fire-resistant landscaping, residents can make their homes safer in the event…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…camp. That includes students, field trip leaders, and counselors. And that is why we want you to hear their assessments – straight from the horses’ mouths! First, here are some…