Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…be aware exist! They’re located in both south and north, and they offer a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Dixon Memorial State Forest straddles Ware and Brantley Counties, just…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…in Georgia. History of Spread Spongy Moth Egg Masses Spongy moths were brought into Massachusetts in the late 1800’s with the intent to farm the moths for the silk produced…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
…originally from China and the Korean peninsula and has previously been found in five other states (Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio). Populations in Illinois and New Jersey…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…many employees deployed to out of state incidents in support of national wildfire suppression efforts.” Under the direction of Area Fire Management Officer Willie Boston and Administrative Assistant Grace Reid,…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…Willie Boston, Region 1 Kris Butler, Region 2 Jason Gillis, Region 3 Gabe Outlaw, Region 4 Blair Joiner, Region 5 The new management structure has been designed as part of…
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…
Careers
Careers at GFC GFC seeks to recruit highly qualified technical, administrative and managerial personnel. We offer challenging work, training opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a pay for performance compensation plan….
