South Georgia Landscape Restoration Cost Share Project
…implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, American Forest Foundation and other partners. This initiative will provide landowners…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…signifies an individual who values loyalty and respect, and is dependable, loyal, and responsible. Blue is representative of empaths, who are driven by compassion, understanding, relationships and creativity. Orange exemplifies…
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
…family as well.” Daniel worked at GFC’s Johnson/Washington County Forestry Unit. An internal review surrounding this incident is underway and employee assistance is being provided by our Human Resources Department….
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…The term “southern yellow pine” refers primarily to longleaf, shortleaf, slash, and loblolly pine trees. The GFC’s Flint River Nursery grows improved selections of loblolly, slash, and shortleaf pines. High…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…other teachers and me into best practices for forestry and land management in Georgia. Sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resource Division the experience…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) announces the Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Grant…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
September is National Preparedness Month, held annually since 2004. The observance was started as a project of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…may be local ordinances issued by local county and/or city governments that have other requirements. Citizens must contact their local fire departments, code enforcement agencies, or emergency management officials to…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…expected to last through Monday in most locations. Wildfires should be reported immediately to 911, local fire departments, or the GFC by calling your local GFC office. You may also…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…how to keep family land for future generations to have and enjoy. The National Wildlife Federation, the U.S. Forest Service, The Georgia Forestry Commission, NRCS, the Georgia Department of Natural…