STEM & Forestry

…area, the arts. Each of these fields emphasizes and fosters innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in students and the workforce. When it comes to forestry, it’s easy to make…

Digital Media Toolkit

TitleDescriptionDocument Type Branding Guidelines A PDF featuring a breakdown of GFC’s branding guidelines. PDF GFC Logo Black & White Transparent PNG of the GFC logo in black and white. GFC…

Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!

…for tree clean up. Here are two valuable videos to check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovI5Hbc1lU4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGQmDkBVa64 Working with a certified arborist is always recommended, and you can find one here:https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist. Stay safe…

Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry

…to be a Georgia sustainability success story.” See report highlights here: https://t.ly/9FBXo, and the complete report here: https://t.ly/yzuD4. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…days. Did you know that May is also Clean Air Month? In 1972, the American Lung Association created the week-long event to raise awareness about the importance of clean air…

Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 31, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is urging residents in four Georgia counties to be on the lookout for damage signs from the destructive southern…

SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF

…He is a certified prescribed burn manager and a Complex Management Planning Section Chief within the Incident Command System. Beyond his notable resume, Thomas is well respected for his exceptional…

Kemp Leads Forest Field Day

…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…

North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality

…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…