Caring for Trees in Summer
…especially important season for insuring the health of your trees. It’s a time when too much or too little water can have an impact, when conditions are ripe for insects…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…Sonny Perdue. Their participation reflects the importance of Georgia’s fire program and its role as a national leader.” Registration for the highly anticipated event opened on Tuesday, September 8. Review…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…Forest Management Chief and GFC Deputy Director. White is an outdoor enthusiast and Assistant Scout Master. He and his wife, Katrina, live in Elbert County and have one adult son….
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Director – Georgia Forestry Commission State Forester Individual Responsibilities GFC Board Liaison Serve as the executive secretary and administrative officer to…
Georgia Census 2020
Georgia is counting down to a very important deadline and your input is needed! By responding to the US Census 2020 by September 30, you will help determine how billions…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…More than half of the wildfires in Georgia start because of careless debris burning. For this reason, most debris burning requires a burn permit. Certain weather conditions also increase the…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…running through Suches and down to the Morganton/Blue Ridge areas should provide for some good color. Mountain traffic on the weekends has been especially heavy this season with trailheads, overlooks,…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
Despite the fact that 2020 has been one of our most unusual years in memory, it is “that time of year again!” The holiday season is here and many families…
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2020 Georgia’s tree planting season is well underway, along with brisk seedling sales by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Buyers have been busy choosing popular hardwood…
