New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of…
Landowner Resources
…Sale Area Contact: Forrest Buckner, GA DNR, at 404-987-4112 PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…In 1975, the City of Atlanta developed an agreement with the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) to take over as primary land managers of both properties. The City supported the idea…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is urging residents in four Georgia counties to be on the lookout for damage signs from the destructive southern…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…a highly specialized job and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named veteran employee Thomas Barrett of Soperton to fill the role. Barrett will take over as Chief of Protection…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…John Traylor. “Team leader Ryan Phillips is commended for working diligently to expand and capture cost-share opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “And all of these…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
