Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is urging residents in four Georgia counties to be on the lookout for damage signs from the destructive southern…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…John Traylor. “Team leader Ryan Phillips is commended for working diligently to expand and capture cost-share opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “And all of these…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…is here and many families ware venturing out to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…
Health & Recreational
…and creativity, cognitive and intellectual development, and social relationships. The character of a neighborhood has a significant affect on residents’ physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…He is a certified prescribed burn manager and a Complex Management Planning Section Chief within the Incident Command System. Beyond his notable resume, Thomas is well respected for his exceptional…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 8, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission is marking an important milestone – its 100th year of service to Georgia. Forests make up 24 million acres, or…
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GFC helps protect and conserve Georgia’s plentiful forest resources. We provide leadership, services, and educational resources for landowners, communities, and other agencies. Our headquarters are in Dry Branch, Georgia….
