GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…dry conditions has the potential to reignite previous hot spots and cause dangerous new wildfires. The Georgia Forestry Commission has a valuable online fire tracking tool that is available for…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…my trip to New York City to walk in the legendary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was truly memorable. As Georgia’s state forester, I was honored to be invited to join…
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…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…of a nearby wildfire. That’s where GFC and the Georgia Arborist Association come in. A new credential from the Georgia Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), called Wildfire…
Pardon Our Smoke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2024 You may notice smoke rising over Georgia this weekend and into March. That’s because land managers working to enhance wildlife habitat and forested areas…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…Those acres included 269 miles of forest roads, 130 miles of streams, and 150 stream crossings. The 2023 BMP Survey shows implementation at 96.8%, which is a new high score…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in a 15-county area of southwest Georgia can take pride in receiving wildfire protection and much more from the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC)…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 28, 2024 Most people are in favor of preserving abundant natural resources for their grandchildren. Some people work every single day to ensure that happens. Georgia…
WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION
HOLDING STATEMENT APRIL 3, 2024 A Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighter suffered serious injuries from a falling tree while working to control a Dade County wildfire last night. The firefighter…
