Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…million in tax revenue for 2022. “As the top state in the nation for forestry, these latest numbers confirm what we have long known: the work of Georgia’s foresters touches…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…various grants that include the National Fire Plan-Volunteer Fire Assistance (NFP-VFA) Grant, which is a 50/50 matching grant, as well as the regular Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant that includes…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…to lung and heart disease in humans. And it’s why the GFC works closely with the GA Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and Department of Natural Resources to improve air quality…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 21, 2024 Georgia is known for its rich pine tree forests. Unfortunately, southern pine beetles (SPB) are a constant in the Georgia environment, utilizing native pine…
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…the seedlings available are several native oak species such as northern red oak and white oak, which provide food for wildlife, abundant shade, and beautiful seasonal colors. Many ornamental, flowering,…
Learning is for Everyone
…parents, and care-givers. Materials and activities speak to the young as well as higher learners. Topics include everything from native Georgia tree species to intrusive invasive diseases and pests, forest…
SAF Certification Recognizes Urban Foresters – Seth Hawkins
…Trees clean our air, naturally mitigate storm water, and even benefit kids’ learning abilities. The GFC is committed to serving and helping fulfill all those values.” Seth Hawkins earned a…
SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK
…landscapes. Trees clean our air, naturally mitigate storm water, and even benefit kids’ learning abilities. The GFC is committed to serving and helping fulfill all those values.” Lea Clark holds…
GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo
…Nation! Every person at GFC is a leader who should be ready to pivot as situations dictate. And I’d like to encourage each employee to put aside any fears or…
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN TO BE LIFTED OCTOBER 1
…permit is no longer required for hand-piled natural debris burns, there must be proof that safety precautions were taken in advance, if a wildfire does result.” The safety precautions mandated…
