GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo
…compromise safety for the sake of any job, ever. It’s inspiring to know that the Georgia Forestry Commission plays such an important role in this state. We are the first…
Leaf Watch Report for October 16th, 2024
…Lake Color change is steadily progressing and is most apparent in areas above 1500 feet. Sourwood and blackgum in the understory and midstory are showing the most vibrant hues of…
Leaf Watch Report for October 23rd, 2024
…Cloudland Canyon Foliage color change is progressing steadily and is expected to peak towards the end of the first week of November. Oaks of all varieties, usually among the last…
Leaf Watch Report for October 30th, 2024
…Murray County – Fort Mountain State Park Northern red oak and white oak are showing vibrant colors of maroon, orange, and red. Hickory and maple are primarily responsible for the…
Leaf Chromatography
…off and once it is completely sealed, leaves are ready to fall. The fallen leaves complete the nutrient cycle for the tree. From producing energy required for a trees growth…
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…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 16, 2019 Emergency assistance for landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael is being rolled out by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
A Hephzibah man is in the Richmond County jail facing felony charges for timber theft. Ryan Casey Price, 23, was arrested after Georgia Forestry Commission investigators traced a trail of…
