Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…rugged terrain. Many Georgia crew members have served multiple assignments in previous years, gathering valuable experience they apply away and at home. “Georgia has been receiving a good amount of…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…Park to Suches also shows great color. The Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival takes place in Hiawassee this weekend. Northeast As expected, the cool temps and bright sunny days…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…within 24 hours of the burn to grant or deny permits, allowing burners to adjust their schedules and crew assignments based on the latest burning and weather conditions. Data gathered…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…where they’re from. Some campers have no idea what forestry is, and some grew up in the industry as I did. All of the campers are surprised at how much…
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…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…that are infected with insects such as Southern Pine Beetles and other insects or fungal diseases. It has been a rewarding experience to work with true professionals in these different…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…to Vogel State Park is one of the most rewarding and breathtaking drives at this time. 2) Georgia State Route 75 from Hiawassee to Helen is also stunning. 3) U.S….
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…of Georgia. I hope that my experiences, challenges, and rewards can shed light on the important and relevant work carried out by the GFC. The State Lands Department covers a…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…every tree harvested here there are three more planted, not only puts your mind at ease but makes you want to cheer on the crew harvesting the trees with some…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…environment are getting custom help from state experts. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters provide advice on these issues and many more, and the agency has just rewarded one of its…
