Project WINGS brochure
Project WINGS (Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species) is a rights-of-way management campaign designed to create new wildlife lands along gas and electrical transmission lines.
How Many Trees Should I Plant?
The density of an initial planting of trees or plants depends upon both the species and objectives of the landowner. This table offers guidelines for the most tree planting densities.
Sustainable Forest Management in Georgia (2008)
Georgia’s forests are being sustainably managed to meet the numerous needs of our state today. To ensure our forests will continue to meet the ever increasing demands of future generations, many challenges must be met. This initial report, submitted to the General Assembly on July 1, 2008, highlights the conditions of our forest resources, along with the challenges and opportunities being faced by Georgia’s forest managers and owners.
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…friends can get busy taking photographs or making artwork to reflect that theme (please observe the recommended social distancing guidelines). Use #SpringIntoAction when you submit your photos and we’ll share…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
This article was published by our friends and partners, the Georgia Forestry Association. For more information, visit www.gfagrow.org/covid-19. On April 2, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order,…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…and reforestation. Timber damage in storms rated EF-1 or lower was mostly light, and with minor clean-up, the stands will recover naturally,” Williams said. According to the report, the four…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…reimbursement. The Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) made $20 million in cleanup funds available through contract work facilitated by the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Georgia Development Authority. “The deadline…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
…we believe are appropriate given the facts and circumstances. The GFC family stands firmly on a foundation of inclusiveness and respect for all people at all times. The suggestion or…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…Department of Education, Joseph P. Jones Ecological Center and Tall Timbers). Agency Management Prepare and present agency budget for state general funds. Supervise senior staff to include administration, human resources,…
Georgia Census 2020
…of dollars in federal funds are distributed. The #census is used to calculate the number of representatives each state has in Congress and how much money is allotted to public…
