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…form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Georgia Forestry Commission, 5645 Riggins Mill Rd, Dry Branch, GA, 31020, US, http://www.gatrees.org. You can revoke your consent to receive emails…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…Bald, offers great views of mountains and countryside. There is only minimal color change at this time; however, open fields provide some nice displays of fall wildflowers. Northeast GA: As…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…accident, and so forth. If that employee needs extra comp time or support of ANY kind, the GFC family steps up to the plate – instantly. I’ve seen a parent…
STEM & Forestry
…Project Learning Tree is one of our favorites that incorporates forestry and natural resources. It offers high-quality instructional materials and activities for all ages linked to national and state education…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…you on track with your good health program, or at least inspires you to get outside and take a brisk walk after enjoying that piece of pumpkin pie! Exercise and…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…tree from one of the state’s many tree farms. The Georgia Forestry Commission maintains a list of growers throughout the state who can supply you and your family with a…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…and reducing non-essential tasks and reporting. In August, we invested strategic resources to address one of our greatest challenges –the retention of wildland firefighters – by instituting a new six-year…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…foresters are the link to landowners needing assistance with forest management challenges such as invasive plants and insects, forest stand improvement, and tree planting. The team has truly gone above…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…allergies, your best time to enjoy outdoor activities is late afternoons or right after it rains. Did you know that not all pollen is yellow? The pine pollen we’re seeing…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Now that planting season has ended, springtime is delivering longer days and warmer temperatures. Trees are waking up for the growing season and…
