Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…of 2020. Gary White graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. After serving with the Peace Corps in Durking Faso, he returned to…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…structures. Mass timber panels and beams are made of lumber that is glued, nailed, or fastened together with dowels and its use is gaining attention over steel and concrete, which…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…proud to share with my GFC co-workers, along with integrity, honesty, and a good ol’ fashioned work ethic. I am so grateful to be a part of my other family…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…areas that were not burning. The spacing for that flight was 66 feet between drops and 250 feet between each pass. How fast will it fly? About 45 mph; weather…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…make a meaningful contribution to society with the work that they do. It also doesn’t mean they have to work retail or fast food just to get by. Forestry is…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…fascinating pasts. The City of Atlanta-owned portion of Dawson Forest has a history that still intrigues visitors today. Dawson Forest, like most of north Georgia, was Cherokee Indian land that…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…unusual– and rave review-garnering– camps is fast approaching. Between now and May 1, parents of 12- and 13-year olds are invited to apply for a spot in the Billy Lancaster…
PLT and Me!
…a “cookie”. Fast-forward 12 years, and I was serving as a County 4-H agent with the University of Georgia (UGA). UGA Extension is part of the College of Agricultural and…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…outweigh supply. Lumber mills have not been able to churn product out fast enough, resulting in a persistent rise in lumber prices. Why Aren’t Southern Forest Owners Benefitting? Although the…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 2, 2020 The deadline is fast approaching for approved landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael to complete their state funded cleanup work and to submit documentation for…
