Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol. “We’re…
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
A Cusseta, Georgia man has been charged with arson in connection with a series of fires near Fort Benning spanning two years. Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement led the investigation…
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.
History of the Georgia Forestry Commission
This document provides a detailed history of GFC and forest management in Georgia.
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…are sharing fire safety information at community gatherings, centers, camps, and on social media. People may also come in contact with Smokey Bear or see reminders posted to electronic signs…
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…
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…
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…