Doing Business in Georgia
…and 54 Education Georgia’s university system is the 4th largest in the country, including: 13 state universities four research universities seven state colleges two regional universities nine two-year universities an…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…Tree Campus Higher Education program helps colleges and universities establish and sustain healthy community forests. A campus can receive annual recognition by meeting five standards: a campus tree advisory committee…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…The salaries are competitive, not only for positions requiring advanced degrees in chemical engineering, but also for those that only require a high school diploma or GED. There was a…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…of Georgia, the University of North Georgia, Young Harris College and (previously) Clemson University in the rearing and releasing of predator beetles in HWA infested areas. To date, we have…
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…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…have been infected with this pathogen in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission continues to work closely with other agencies such as the Georgia Department of Agriculture, University of Georgia, U.S….
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…
Arson Investigations
…arsonists include: Arson in the Third Degree – Prison sentence of 1 – 5 years Arson in the Second Degree (> 5 acres burned) – Maximum prison sentence of 10…
Law Enforcement
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…