Needlecast in Pines

GFC Guest Blog: Forest Health Needlecast by Lynne Womack, Forest Health Coordinator The term needlecast can refer to two different things in our native pines: the natural process of needles…

Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!

…receive pollen. Male pollen from superior parent will be injected into bag to pollenate flowers when they are at maximum receptivity. At the Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical…

High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!

…tool we are strategically moving forward with is UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems. More commonly known as drones, they provide a unique opportunity to complete certain tasks more efficiently and…

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Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…

Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires

…between May and December of that year. “Georgia Forestry Commission personnel worked very closely with a number of partner agencies during the investigation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Law…