Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…April 3, spreading the word about fire danger. The current weather outlook for the next couple of months is indicating dry conditions and a potential increase in the risk of…
2021 Wood-Using Industry Directory
The Georgia Forestry Commission is pleased to bring you the 2021 Georgia Primary Wood-Using Industries Directory. The Directory is designed to serve as a reference for producers seeking to market their wood products and for wood users in locating suppliers.
2022 Tornado Damage Assessment from April 5 and 6, 2022
Description of the Event: On Tuesday, April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across central and South Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission management foresters and GIS foresters helped assess and map out the damage that occurred throughout the state. There
were 33 tornado touchdowns, with seven of the tornadoes causing timber damage that required an assessment.
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…includes making critical decisions during intense and possibly fatal situations. Being able to cross-train as a wildland firefighter was a once-in-a-lifetime experience I will never forget. I met many people…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…I was fortunate to work on several projects, including flight operations, to help revise the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) policy, making sure it is as simple as possible while still…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…and wood for millions of uses? Forests, of course! October 17-23, 2022, is National Forest Products Week and the Georgia Forestry Commission is joining the US Forest Service and people…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…behalf of your city? (If no, please be sure to gain the approval necessary before applying for financial or technical support. Please be advised that if your answer to all…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…landowners, we have had to take a “trial and error” approach, persisting in figuring out what questions to ask agencies, which people are willing to provide us with the correct…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…serving and protecting people and property in their region,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only did they provide exceptional wildfire response and prevention services here at home,…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
It’s that special time of year in Georgia, when Mother Nature coaxes everything around us to sprout, bloom, and reach for the sunshine. For many people, however, it’s the most…
