State Managed Forests
…multiple-use concepts by the GFC. This concept integrates timber, wildlife, recreation, soil, water, and aesthetics into one workable plan. Presently, 1,600 acres are suited for growing timber and predominantly planted…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Doing Business in Georgia
Whether traveling by truck, train, air, or sea, Georgia’s excellent transportation logistics allow deliveries to make it to market fast. Trucks traveling from Georgia reach more than 80% of the…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…Free downloadable lesson plans and a wealth of resources are available. Worksheets for younger (K-5) students can help them discover more about the forest and other related topics. These can…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…The Lookout Mountain and Fort Mountain areas are currently showing similar characteristics in foliage color change. Color change is steadily increasing every week; however, it is about a week behind…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…managed. GFC Board Member Chad Nimmer closed the meeting with a discussion on ethics, helping participants understand the connection between morals and ethics and how words and actions affect a…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…a wealth of resources are available. Worksheets for younger (K-5) students can help them discover more about the forest and other related topics. These can be integrated into corresponding lesson…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…this report comes from the United States Forest Service and the USFS Evalidator database. PDF FIA Statistics Report for Georgia (1997) This report highlights the principal findings of the seventh…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…now open! External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burn The Code of Ethics for Prescribed Burners…
Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
…jobs, net state revenue, and output – the total revenue generated by the industry. Statistics documented in “2017 Economic Benefits of the Forest Industry in Georgia, 2017,” from the Georgia…
