GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
Directories
…and managers across the state. This list is made up of contractors who have submitted information to GFC and is not meant as an endorsement of any individual or company….
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…outstanding commitment to promoting continuing forestry and logger education and his commitment to partnerships serves as a model for other GFC employees. Kastle received a special plaque for winning the…
Georgia ReLeaf Program
Georgia ReLeaf efforts to help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans.
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…wildfires in Georgia start because of careless debris burning. Also, certain weather conditions can increase the chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity, and atmospheric instability. Fighting…
Management Plans & Advice
…records and keep track of activities on your property. Communicate with others who use the property or who may be caring for it in the future. Creating a forest management…
Fire Weather
…linked to GFC’s wildfire computer-aided dispatch system and software called FiResponse. It offers current information about Georgia’s reported and active wildfires. Details include: fire location whether a fire is active,…
Timber Products
Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Timber Products Pulpwood for paper, saw timber lumber, poles, and veneer logs are valuable…
GPB Virtual Leaning Journey: Georgia Forests
Take your students on an interactive journey through the working forests of Georgia to learn about forest ecosystems, food webs, and life cycles, as well as forestry management processes, career opportunities, and much more. Key concepts are presented through text, images, videos, 360º tours, and interactive elements.
