Discover Careers in the Forest

Explore various types of forestry careers through this booklet that is aligned with essential knowledge and skills in science and mathematics for grades 3rd through 5th. This workbook can stand alone or be easily integrated into existing lesson plans on ecology, earth science, or general environmental education.

Conservation Woodland Program

…your property can provide an excellent amount of food and habitat for desired wildlife like songbirds, game birds, whitetail deer, etc. Below are multiple recommendations and diagrams to help you…

GFC Leaf Watch

…in trees depends on the tree species, soil composition, and other environmental components. PDF NTG Fall Color Supplement These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather,…

NTG Fall Color Supplement

These are generally considered the fall colors during peak season. Habitat, weather, genetics, and other components can give variations to the general. Nature determines fall color, not exact science.

10/7/21 Leaf Watch Report

Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid changes in color over the next four weeks.

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…are holding leaves and showing more color. The wet summer should increase the chances of having a good season. Expect peak during the first week of November. Scenic drive: From…

2020 – Georgia Statewide Forest Resources Strategy

Georgia’s original Forest Action Plan was produced with contributions from many program leaders of the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Forest Service. Content contributors included Dr. Jon Ambrose, Constance Buford, Joe Burgess, Scott Thackston, Devon Dartnell, David Dickinson, Frank Sorrells, Ken Parker, Gary White, Scott Griffin, Josh Love, Joan Scales, Jim Ozier, Dru Preston, Dick Rightmyer, Buford Sanders and Risher Willard. Liz Kramer, University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences contractor, conducted the GIS analyses. Final document design and production was accomplished by Wendy Burnett, Kassie Keck and Stasia Kelly. Development and publication of this document was assisted by a grant from the National Association of State Foresters.

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

…duller shades of maroon and brown. Overlooks and ridges are still primarily green but continue to display larger patches of red, gold, and yellow as the season progresses. Cloudland Canyon…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

…good season, with some time left to enjoy pops of color within the piedmont region. Peak has come and gone for the higher elevations. Metro Atlanta and beyond: While traditional…

A Look Back at GFC in 2021

…it. The recent performance audit of our Protection Department highlighted the urgency of our mission. Nearly 60% of GFC’s wildland firefighters have never experienced a significant wildfire season. Our agency…