Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…Memorial State Forest. I was lucky that the Region 5 office was located in the state forest, so when I had free time, I could go out into the woods…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…189 (or continue on Hwy 136 to Cloudland Canyon State Park). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy /…
Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 13, 2023 Communities across the state are planting trees and recognizing their benefits this month for Georgia’s Arbor Day. The day is observed annually on the…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…GFC has primarily used these tools on state lands to test and understand their benefits and limitations. Each drone has unique pros and cons. Some of the smallest drones are…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2023 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…serve. That’s why a group of 44 members of the GFC recently gathered at Unicoi State Park and Lodge to undergo three days of leadership training led by Dr. Lauren…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…my trip to New York City to walk in the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was truly memorable. As Georgia’s state forester, I was honored to be invited to join…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…Coordinator, State Lead for Longleaf Restoration, and Georgia Champion Tree Program Coordinator. He said he has also valued in- and out-of-state assignments, responding to wildfires, winter storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes….
PLT and Me!
…across the state. I’ve enjoyed being able to empower these formal and nonformal educators to lead quality environmental education activities with young people, regardless of their prior knowledge or skill…
Forest Certification Programs
…equally in environmental, economic, and social programs. These programs are administered by independent organizations that are separate from State and Federal government agencies. Each has third party certification procedures, and…
