My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….
STEM & Forestry
…area, the arts. Each of these fields emphasizes and fosters innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in students and the workforce. When it comes to forestry, it’s easy to make…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…“We’re proud that Georgia’s forests are a sustainability success story,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “While challenges are on our radar, we’re documenting solid conditions now and the…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 18, 2022 The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a new website that streamlines the timber harvest notification process for harvesters and counties across the state. Timber…
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…
Comparing Certification Standards in the U.S.
A research study on how alternate forest certification systems could impact timberland economics in the United States. The three programs evaluated included ATFS, FSC and SFI.
Discrimination and Harassment complaint form
Human Resources filing document.
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…“Ask the Arborist” may be able to help. Find out why it’s important to hire a commercial International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist at: Ask the Arborist Series: Why Hire…
Emergency Response Plan for Community Officials
The purpose of this Emergency Storm Response Plan is to help clarify the roles of municipal personnel and establish uniform operating procedures in response to tree damage during storm events.
