Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…book and more. These are just a few of the resources you have access to with just a few clicks, but what we offer doesn’t stop there. When available, we…
State Managed Forests
…3.8 miles until the intersection/stop sign. Proceed straight through intersection for approximately 1 mile to South entrance gate. Proceed through gate and Parking Area/Trailhead will be just ahead on the…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…on the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) . Cities and towns can apply for support to map, plan for and manage their urban forests. The care, management and…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…students could learn about how forestry affects their everyday life. The founders also wanted youth to realize forestry was way more than just cutting down trees. Since that first camp…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…INC was established with support from the City of Newnan and our board began formulating plans to begin the replanting efforts. GFC was with us in those meetings and just…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…email when a harvest notification is entered. Pre-determined receiving departments may include offices of the road department, tax assessor, code enforcement, and county commissioner. While the system just unveiled is…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…see, GFC has accomplished a lot this year and there were plenty of smaller, but just as important, successes. Our front and center challenge has continued to be attracting and…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…just the past five days. “These are human-caused fires,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The cause of the majority of these wildfires are from individuals conducting…
Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?
…one that’s just right for them. I would like to encourage everyone to visit your local tree farm and select a locally grown tree and support a local small business….
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…a monoculture of just cogongrass. It also burns hotter than our native grasses and creates serious fire hazards in areas where it has become established. Initially, it was thought that…
