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June 2023 – Fun Summer Kids Activities 12 easy outdoor activities GFC’s YouTube channel Project Learning Tree’s Family Activities PLT’s YouTube channel Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virtual Learning Journey: Georgia’s Forests…

The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire

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…hot lawn equipment on a pile of dry tinder can ignite a fire. Add brisk winds to the equation and it’s easy to see how one flying ember can set…

A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore

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…safety campaign, ‘Safety is our Anchorpoint’. While not always a quick and easy initiative, we know providing workplace efficiencies for our employees is critical. We have successfully begun improving processes…

STEM & Forestry

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…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…

Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC

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…and help the state forest interns. Cruising that land wasn’t easy, but we had a lot of laughs, and it was nice to be out of the office and the…

State Managed Forests

…of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Flat Tub Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This property has a fairly easy walk (approximately .5 mile) to some of the famous “Broxton Rocks”…

Timber Harvest Notifications

…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…