Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…expression. You’ll discover the shades or red, yellow, orange and more that speak to your eyes and your soul. Check out GFC’s Fall Leaf Watch resources at gatrees.org (#GALeafWatch) for…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…tools and equipment inside the trailer were purchased after consulting with local landowners. Trailers like this are currently being developed in other parts of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. South Georgia…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…field forester, assisting southwest Georgia landowners in all aspects of forest management, he took on a tremendous amount of responsibility in response to Hurricane Michael devastation. He is a shining…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…its National Policy Committee for four years, Georgia Forestry Association member, and was Chairman of the Georgia Forestry Foundation in 2016. Lowrimore was Southeastern Division Chairman of the Society of…
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.
Make That Paper!
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…media sources for weather information, including local TV and radio stations, websites, weather apps for smart phones, and the National Weather Service, the Georgia Forestry Commission provides detailed weather information…
Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report
Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.
National Forest Products Week
…jobs to Georgia in 2019. Mass timber construction is an up-and-coming practice gaining interest in the South. Mass timber utilizes exponentially more lumber than traditional construction and has the potential…
10-20-21 Leaf Watch Report
The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. Areas with high concentrations of blackgum and sourwood are currently showing the most vivid colors providing differing shades of red and orange. Sassafras is also beginning to show a variety of colors including yellow, orange and red.
