STEM & Forestry
…area, the arts. Each of these fields emphasizes and fosters innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in students and the workforce. When it comes to forestry, it’s easy to make…
Firewise USA® Program
…the Toccoa Fannin County Mineral Bluff Salem Community Oglethorpe County Stephens Scarletts Way Towns County Young Harris Scoutland Hall County Gainesvilles Screamer Mountain Rabun County Clayton Shades of Tiger Rabun…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…me, interacting with others while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication boosts comprehension and retention. During one of our exercises, we were presented with a wildfire scenario in a…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…What does it mean to own heirs’ property and why is it a problem? How does estate planning prevent heirs? How do heirs’ property impacts property owners beforehand after natural…
Southern Pine Beetles
…The SPB cost share program is available to Georgia landowners who want to reduce their risk of an SPB problem or who need to restore stands killed by SPB. The…
Pine Bark Beetles
…or minimize bark beetle damage, it is important to have a basic knowledge of the insects and be capable of identifying the problem. Identification Although there is a size difference…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…bright green to lemon yellow to buckskin tan. Oak – Above 3000’ early turners now a golden bronze. Below 3000’ a mixture of deep reds and yellows developing. Blackgum –…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…– Golden to lemon yellows Oak – Above 3000’ beginning changes to reds and yellows Blackgum – Showing some good reds/increasing in color Sassafras – Occasional saplings showing some reds…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 16, 2020
…the birches. Additionally, this week, hickories are beginning to show some initial golden yellows and every now and then a black walnut is bringing bright lemon yellow. Overall, our canopies…
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…While there is no estimated time for resumption of electronic communications, be assured we are intently focused on this issue and will be back up and running when the problem…
