Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…and businesses from the impacts of wildfires. The first step is understanding the difference between “fire” and “wildfire.” In Georgia, the forestry community is working daily to use prescribed fires…
Prescribed Burn Certification
GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2019 The many health benefits linked to trees are being shared through a new campaign called “Healthy Trees – Healthy Lives.” According to a compilation…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…willow. There are also several native beetles that look similar to ALB: https://resources.ipmcenters.org/view/resource.cfm?rid=18810. The Georgia Forestry Commission is working closely with our counterparts in South Carolina to learn about this…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…species-specific in cases such as beech and hickory). As temps continue to drop, especially cool nights with sunny days, we are starting to see more red coloration coming into the…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…the Forestry Youth Camp. There is no charge for students to attend camp, which is made possible by the sponsorship of businesses and organizations including the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…Forestry Commission and local law enforcement agencies in August. More are expected as berry season progresses and surveillance efforts increase. Globally, the berries are a $130-$150 million market, as they…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…and wood for millions of uses? Forests, of course! October 17-23, 2022, is National Forest Products Week and the Georgia Forestry Commission is joining the US Forest Service and people…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…Overlooks and ridges are still primarily green but continue to display larger red, orange, and yellow patches as the season progresses. The peaks and higher areas of Fort Mountain show…
