Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished…
Doing Business in Georgia
…integrated network of 34 technical colleges with multiple campuses Each year 50,000 graduates of technical, four-year and two-year colleges enter the Georgia labor force. GeorgiaHire.com is a free, online recruiting…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…Tree Campus Higher Education program helps colleges and universities establish and sustain healthy community forests. A campus can receive annual recognition by meeting five standards: a campus tree advisory committee…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…The salaries are competitive, not only for positions requiring advanced degrees in chemical engineering, but also for those that only require a high school diploma or GED. There was a…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…
Arson Investigations
…arsonists include: Arson in the Third Degree – Prison sentence of 1 – 5 years Arson in the Second Degree (> 5 acres burned) – Maximum prison sentence of 10…
Law Enforcement
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…will soon earn his undergraduate degree in Wildlife Science, yet as a result of his experiences with GFC, is seriously considering a Master’s Degree in Forest Resources. Brady has “gotten…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Assistance Program GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…basis and are based on a national priority ranking of projects. Any interested landowner can contact PGFC’s program manager, Buford Sanders, to obtain further information. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Forest…
