Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…committee has been meeting since December 2021 and members have divided into working subcommittees to establish guidelines for tracking carbon’s distribution in Georgia. There are two mechanisms for securing carbon…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…impacts property owners beforehand after natural disasters? REGISTER HERE: http://www.teamagriculturega.org/events/heirs-propertyvirtual-workshop – You will receive a link via email to join the Zoom meeting closer to the time of the presentation….
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…boards with community foresters – volunteer groups of citizens who want to help their urban forests. We could offer them grant support in a few different forms at these meetings….
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…in the Southeastern region at the 2022 NASF Annual Meeting in Stevenson, Washington on September 21, 2022. “I am humbled by this award, and energized to continue the fire prevention…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…stretched to meet many of our goals. Below are just a few highlights from the year: Reaffirmed our commitment to the safety of every employee by launching the statewide GFC…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…firefighting equipment, numerous landowner meetings, and extensive support to GFC’s tree seed and nursery operations. Local events to honor these employees for their outstanding service are being planned. For more…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…please don’t hesitate to come say hello. I look forward to meeting every single one of you and building upon a common bond; our love for Georgia’s Forest! Johnny Sabo…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…the family property. ATFS certification is an internationally-recognized certification standard, and Hodges works with National Wildlife Federation and Georgia Forestry Commission to meet eight standards of sustainability. ATFS certified properties…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…I enjoyed every minute of it. And while I didn’t get to meet any human celebrities (my family did see Cher and Jimmy Fallon), it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…industry to meet the needs of countless industries.” Other highlights of the “2022 Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia” report show: Urban & Community forestry total impacts rose…
