Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…be aware exist! They’re located in both south and north, and they offer a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Dixon Memorial State Forest straddles Ware and Brantley Counties, just…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…will soon earn his undergraduate degree in Wildlife Science, yet as a result of his experiences with GFC, is seriously considering a Master’s Degree in Forest Resources. Brady has “gotten…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…develop Georgia’s Forest Assessment & Strategy. These include: Forest Health University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Assistance Program GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend…
Student Resources
…Quality. External Website Fun in the Woods Coloring Sheet Coloring sheet showing fun things to do in the woods. PDF Georgia Envirothon The Georgia Envirothon, offered in cooperation with the…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…Fire Certification Course – Waycross, GA GFC instructors are providing instruction on fire behavior, fire weather, and fire tactics. Date: October 2-3 Location: Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross Campus Registration…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…knows Georgia forests inside out, freely shares his knowledge with landowners and colleagues, and brings a high degree of effort and detail into his work. He’s definitely one of our…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…Jonathan Kyser has provided an ideal environment for me to grow professionally. The work has been a tremendous complement to my (in-progress) Master of Forest Resources degree from the University…
