Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…and help the state forest interns. Cruising that land wasn’t easy, but we had a lot of laughs, and it was nice to be out of the office and the…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…the property. Through my uncle’s efforts, he continued the restoration with a conservation easement. Because of this, I could fall in love with the longleaf pine and its ecosystem. This…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…within hardwood dominant areas across North Georgia. Trees are beginning to drop their leaves as the annual foliage cycle progresses. The area has had sufficient rainfall over the summer, and…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…physical activity and metabolism. 107:3109-3116 Psychological benefits of walking through forest areas. International Journal of environmental research and public health. 2018.15(12): 2804 A dose response curve describing the relationship between…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…hiking and many types of outdoor recreation. Everyday products for our lives, such as paper and lumber. Plus, live trees are recyclable, and it’s easier than ever now to find…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…kind in the nation, and opportunities for recycling trees are increasing in every city and town. It’s never been easier to do your part to make the holiday season sustainable!…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…safety campaign, ‘Safety is our Anchorpoint’. While not always a quick and easy initiative, we know providing workplace efficiencies for our employees is critical. We have successfully begun improving processes…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…and beyond to keep Georgia’s forests healthy.” The GFC’s cost-share efforts are led by Forester Ryan Phillips, who works with field foresters in regions covering all areas of Georgia to…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…areas that were not burning. The spacing for that flight was 66 feet between drops and 250 feet between each pass. How fast will it fly? About 45 mph; weather…
Market Bulletin
June 2023 – Fun Summer Kids Activities 12 easy outdoor activities GFC’s YouTube channel Project Learning Tree’s Family Activities PLT’s YouTube channel Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virtual Learning Journey: Georgia’s Forests…