International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency Written by: Tiffany Woods, Director of Southeast Forestry at the National Wildlife Federation/co-lead of…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!” By Tim Lowrimore Thanksgiving 2023 is a holiday I won’t forget for a long time. While it did take me away from Georgia,…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named five employees to its new team of Region Managers, who will lead the agency’s efforts to serve…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Carrollton resident Ryan Phillips to the position of Associate Chief of Forest Management. As part of the agency’s…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
Submitted by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation As the holidays wind down, you may find yourself in a spirit of renewal. Perhaps you craft a list of resolutions or set…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
Georgia recognizes the benefits of prescribe fire. In an effort to increase acres burned annually in our state, Georgia has created a reciprocal agreement to allow certified burners from other…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
By Dottie Head, Birds Georgia January 5 is National Bird Day, a day designed to shine the spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds. Why should…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2024 More than $6 million in grant funding is being distributed to groups across Georgia for the planting and care of trees. The Trees Across…
