Howard E. Bennett Museum
The log cabin that houses the museum was built to replicate a depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) cabin in Albany, Georgia. The original cabin had been used since the 1950’s…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…with me. The primary purpose of this and all our operations at GFC is to return home safely to our families at the end of the day. Every exercise built…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…Adelgid, Laurel Wilt Disease, Thousand Cankers Disease, Sudden Oak Death, and many others. To learn more about forest health and the conditions that can affect it, visit GFC Forest Health….
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…checks, and with Forest Health Specialist Mark McClure, checking and spraying cogongrass. Ultimately, my summer was extremely busy! I built up about 120 cases in three months. I enjoyed it…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…and occupants of the mass timber buildings, who enjoy the look and warmth of wood over other materials. Several mass timber buildings have been built, are under construction, and being…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…filled with non-native, ornamental species that end up outcompeting our native flora and spilling into forest, pastures, and grasslands. Native plants are built to thrive in their environment, and these…
FAQs
Timber Sales What are my options for selling timber? A successful timber sale is well-planned and will maximize income to the owner while minimizing adverse impact on the land. It…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…is built into the system, so when forestry BMPs are properly implemented, they help control erosion and runoff, prevent pollution from hazardous chemicals and protect aquatic ecosystems. For example, road…
Conservation Woodland Program
…even kill trees. Common diseases found in Georgia include Heterobasidion Root Disease, Laurel Wilt Disease, and Thousand Cankers Disease. For insects, you can find the Emerald Ash Borer, Gypsy Moth,…
