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!

This online game designed to help high school students learn about the forestry industry and career employability skills. In the game, students are managers in three varied forestry career pathways, hiring personnel, solving industry-related problems, and making sound business decisions. To attain their goal of sustainable, efficient, and successful management of the forest and production of forest products, they must use best practices in hiring and staff management while using the resources and information provided by industry experts.

Conservation Woodland Program

…economic impact study by University of Georgia experts determined that the annual value of pollination to Georgia is over $360 million. Bugs, birds, reptiles, wind and even some mammals act…

National Forest Products Week

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…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…

Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021

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…and led to progressive increases in foliage color change. Expect the first or second week of November for peak. Suggested scenic drive: From I-75, take Hwy 136 to the top…

Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

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…Provides a great family experience to go out and choose a tree, especially when visiting a choose-and-cut tree farm. Real trees actually provide a source of oxygen and help clean…

Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards

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…and lakes through the installation of Best Management Practices. They served as subject matter experts at prescribed fire events, saved $271,000 in agency funds through their skilled management of construction…