A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…The response I have received from the GFC family has been inspiring. For those I know and others I have recently spoken with, I appreciate the warm welcome and willingness…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…video resources can be found at GaTrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. “Humans are the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “As outdoor recreation season begins, we…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…worries, they have inside activities too! You can also find additional activities and walkthroughs on YouTube at PLT Videos. Other great resources include Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Virtual Learning Journey: Georgia’s…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…here to learn more about this test and see which corner you fall into! Additional insight was gained through presentations on the communication process, active listening, and Carol Dweck’s “Growth…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…Housing Authority, Thomasville, Statesboro, Warner Robins, Oxford, Savannah, Valdosta, and Thunderbolt. In the 2022-2023 season, approximately 300 trees were planted and more than 2,400 trees were distributed. If all trees…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…landscapes a clean appearance. Mulching is one of the easiest and most beneficial techniques that can positively impact your trees’ health and vitality. Here’s a helpful fact sheet that explains…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…on properties such as Bartram Forest in Milledgeville. In support of these projects I have gained experience cruising timber, marking timber boundaries, assisting with prescribed burns, inspecting logging operations, writing…
Food Forest Species List
Species list for U&CF funded grant projects involving food forest. Contains species for North Georgia and South Georgia
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…been able to offer that provide such tangible results,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator Seth Hawkins. “We know that trees shade our homes and businesses, soak…
