Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…foresters really went the extra mile to deliver these special programs to landowners growing and sustaining our forests in Georgia.” Plans to honor the outstanding service of these employees are…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…as we shared our common ground fire prevention message. Helping hold the lines on our giant, helium-filled Big Bear in the Big Apple was quite an experience! Fortunately, it wasn’t…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…however, to understand that wildfires do happen in Georgia, and they have a very real impact on our communities and neighborhoods. As more and more people move into suburban or…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…cabs, enveloped by dense, black smoke. At one point, Sorrells radioed them directions to blast their horns, so rescuers could pinpoint their locations. It was then that Sorrells also realized…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…mile to serve the people of Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Two awards are presented, and it’s a real honor for the team to be congratulated by…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…mile to serve the people of Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Two awards are presented, and it’s a real honor for the team to be congratulated by…
Leaning Trees – What’s up with that?
Unfortunately, neither Mother Nature nor the character of a tree can reduce the very real risks associated with leaning. It’s not that trees that lean are inherently bad; it’s just that gravity creates problems.
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Above 3000’ oaks are starting to transition from light green to pale yellow to red, and are giving some of these vistas a real feel that the big change is…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
It is a real honor to be meeting you here, virtually. I am excited to be joining the Georgia Forestry Commission team and I look forward to the time we…
