A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director

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…and protection from wildfires. I would also be remiss if I did not start by thanking Tim Lowrimore, the GFC Board of Directors, those who served on the interview panel,…

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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….

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…a wide variety of services, including: fire detection issuing burn permits wildfire suppression and prevention services emergency and incident command system expertise rural fire department assistance forest management help for…

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Trees give oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke. They prevent soil erosion, provide shade and reduce temperatures in urban areas. Around homes, trees increase…

Tree Seedlings

Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…

Timber Security

…complaints, and every complaint is investigated. The priority will always be to protect our landowners and their forest resources by ensuring that credible timber harvest operations occur. Among the duties…

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…percentage are considered “engaged” landowners. This means the majority of woodlands across the south are in danger of wildfire, insect infestation and other environmental dangers. Many landowners don’t identify themselves…

Carbon Sequestration

…Forestry and Natural Resources, along with input from public and private stakeholders. Similar protocols will be developed for conservation tillage and urban forestry in the future. Visit the Georgia Carbon…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…to make decisions on development, commerce, wildlife and much more. Nationally, collected data is electronically compiled and forwarded to the U.S. Forest Service FIA program office in Knoxville, Tennessee. Based…