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…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…Learn what to expect when selling. PDF Storm Damage: Information for Landowners Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across affected areas of…
Social & Cultural
…sense of unity among residents within their local neighborhood, and experience a stronger sense of belonging to the neighborhood. Among minor crimes, there is less graffiti, vandalism, and littering in…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…knows Georgia forests inside out, freely shares his knowledge with landowners and colleagues, and brings a high degree of effort and detail into his work. He’s definitely one of our…
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…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…Jonathan Kyser has provided an ideal environment for me to grow professionally. The work has been a tremendous complement to my (in-progress) Master of Forest Resources degree from the University…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some 3,500 acres, and 229 of those fires happened in…
Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning Decision Guide
Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to be removed, and still others will not require any special treatment and can be left alone.
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…the regular registration rate of $110. To register, contact Cole Posey: cposey@southernregional.edu; 229-217-4257. For more information about prescribed fire, its benefits, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
