North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…as the state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by Governor Brian Kemp in 2020. He is a registered forester with the Georgia Board of Foresters and…
Leaf Watch Report for November 8th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 6 11-8-2023 Cornelia City Park, Habersham County Fire Tower Mountain, Habersham County Richard B. Russell Recreation Area, Habersham County North…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…the family property. ATFS certification is an internationally-recognized certification standard, and Hodges works with National Wildlife Federation and Georgia Forestry Commission to meet eight standards of sustainability. ATFS certified properties…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
…the agency’s ‘Moving Forward’ modernization effort, enabling the delivery of more efficient and effective services to Georgians statewide. Landowners will continue to have their local contacts in place to provide…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…He has served on the Southern Group of State Foresters GIS and Storm Damage Assessment Committees, the Statesboro City Tree Board, and the Pine Beetle Prediction Trapping Working Group. Torbett…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…this year from the mountains to the coast, and although the main date falls on January 6, many communities accept drop-offs before or afterward. We hope to see you there!…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…Club, the organization became a chapter of National Audubon in 1973, and continues as an independent chapter of National Audubon Society today. We look forward to celebrating the 100- year…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…Georgia Arbor Day events in your community, contact your local tree board or city officials. To learn more about planting trees and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…Survey biennially. These common-sense, science-based and practical guidelines are supported by the forestry community, and they’re working – extraordinarily well. In simple terms, the BMP Survey is a “report card”…
