GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…to resolve the issue and reinstate online communication channels. This affects all parts of GFC, including the nursery, headquarters and county units. We are experiencing glitches in our email system…
2020 Selling Your Timber
Selling timber can be a source of great satisfaction to a landowner. It may also be surprising, frustrating and stressful, especially for landowners who conduct timber sales infrequently. Relying on the expertise of a registered consulting forester for help with harvest planning and timber sales reduces the likelihood that sellers or buyers will be caught off guard – and that helps landowners get the highest return for their timber.
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
…reflected poorly on the agency and inquiries from the public received our immediate attention. Balancing the rights of individuals to express their thoughts with the agency’s interest in fostering an…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…and advice specific to your needs. Here’s a great place to start exploring the many topics associated with tree care. This guide is also a valuable resource. Summer is an…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…delayed the availability of online ordering. We expect our online store at www.gaseedlings.org to open on August 1. In the meantime, orders may be placed by calling 478-508-0056, or you…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…the greater Savannah area.” The GFC is monitoring the short and long term forecast and will initiate expanded preparedness and response plans, if conditions warrant. The 54 counties whose burn…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…faces north, east, south, or west), locations on the slope (lower slope/mid-slope/ridge top), local factors such as location in/on a cove, exposed ridge, river bottom, and species, etc. results in…
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Coloring sheet explaining what causes leaves to change color in the Fall.
