New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…resources and protect the environment. Lesson plans follow the 5E Model of Instruction, an approach to designing learning sequences and opportunities that allow learners to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…of our day trips. We were able to see, and later understand, how prescribed fire is a beneficial and necessary practice for certain forests in Georgia, most especially the long…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…one, but once we get past the “Final Destination” moment, we move straight to Fern Gully and fixate on the “can’t you feel its pain?” The thought ends there with…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…benefits of trees. Tree Advocacy Group Development and Support – Projects that organize or train tree boards and projects that develop or enhance a non-profit 501(c)3 group’s ability to support…
Leaf Watch Report for November 1st, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 5 11-1-2023 Richard Russell Parkway Richard Russell Parkway Black Rock Mountain Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
…“There’s been no measurable rain for over a month, and conditions are critically dry,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Seasonal leaf fall, along with sustained gusty winds, are…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…“Our state’s business-friendly climate, infrastructure, and abundant forest resources give us an advantage over other states,” Lowrimore said. He believes Georgia’s forest sector and policy leaders will remain focused on…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…this year from the mountains to the coast, and although the main date falls on January 6, many communities accept drop-offs before or afterward. We hope to see you there!…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…holds answers. A new report shows the products and environmental services we get from trees today can remain constant without depleting the resource. The 2024 Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests…
WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION
…he was transported for treatment. The cause of the wildfire is currently unknown and under investigation. Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighters remain on scene to monitor and suppress the fire….
