Forest Health

…forests in Georgia is identified before it becomes a threat. Regional disasters such as wildfire, hurricane, tornado, ice storm, and insect outbreaks are assessed by the Forest Health Programs to…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…the profile of projects and participants. To make an increased impact, the state could pass a greenhouse gas policy that includes forest-based offset projects. When forest owners have the opportunity…

Tree Seedlings

…opposed to mixed families? Maybe. In a mixed seedlot the genetic value is the average of the families in the mix. If you are lucky enough to plant a single…

Water Quality & BMPs

…prevent and/or reduce issues such as excessive erosion or sedimentation, logging debris input, pesticide/fertilizer inputs, and temperature changes. Water diversions are structures used to regulate surface or sub-surface water flows….

Longleaf Restoration

…addition, “fuels” of leftover logging debris on the forest floor caused catastrophic wildfires. Animal populations plummeted, with a cascading negative effect on the entire ecosystem. In the 1900s, people began…

Careers

…Ranger/Wildland Firefighter Ranger applications are only accepted when there is an advertised job vacancy posting. Examples of duties: Operate two to five ton trucks and medium to heavy crawler tractors…

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…control are options currently being used in Georgia. Historically, these have been used in separate areas. However, combinations of chemical and biological control at the same site are also being…

Human Resources Information

…hire. GFC may use publicly-available information in its selection process, including print and social media. Benefits and Training Benefits Overview Rates for the coverages below vary based upon options selected…

Taxes & Estate Planning

…for conservation use or agricultural preferential assessment which means that their property will be assessed at 40% of its current use value or 25% respectively on the agricultural lands fair…