Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
…world,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator Lynne Womack. “It’s especially bad because it crowds out native ecosystems of both plants and animals, and is threatening endangered species. It’s…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…within a plot and measure the diameter at the breast height of each tree to be cut. I also broadened my knowledge of tree species and learned how to conduct…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…to individuals and communities on how to support their trees better. Each team member is a certified arborist with extensive tree care and biology knowledge. The GFC also offers many…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…sunrise to sunset, burner attendance at the fire, and reasonable precautions such as weather awareness and suppression tools. Full details including video tutorials in English and Spanish can be found…
2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…distribution area while the campaign ran. Out west, Wiles used various print materials and digital media to reach audiences at Nevada’s “Burning Man” experience, backcountry hikers in Wyoming, and people…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…Arbor Day celebrations to wildfire season and Georgia-grown Christmas trees, GFC’s reach is immense, and stories are told at every turn. Each of our departments carries out the agency’s goals…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…managed. GFC Board Member Chad Nimmer closed the meeting with a discussion on ethics, helping participants understand the connection between morals and ethics and how words and actions affect a…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…for wildlife. For each tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted in its place, making them a renewable resource, and when people purchase them, they also support local economies….
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…The Ignis system is a hopper filled with spheres, also known as “dragon eggs,” that contain potassium permanganate, which can be dropped in precise increments across a burn unit. This…
