Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants

…roles. A grant secured by the Georgia Forestry Commission covers costs for the first 15 applicants. Space will be available for more than 15 students at the regular registration rate…

New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia

…$36.5 billion in total sales for the industry, supporting more than 141,000 jobs. It was the ninth consecutive year for job growth in the industry, with compensation ranking higher than

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree

Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…

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New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity

…progress and the facts can be accessed from a computer or smart phone.” Sorrells explained that the Wildfire Public Viewer is directly linked to the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) wildfire…

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…