Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…an incredible experience it was to join fellow educators and take a deep dive into our state’s incredible natural resources. This (18th) annual five-day professional development in June immersed 19…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…Lowrimore. “Jason has such a great commitment to serving our customers and deep knowledge about how to manage trees for optimal benefits. We couldn’t be prouder to have him with…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…impressive 22-year tenure at the GFC and brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to the agency’s mission and vision. His journey in forestry began in Soperton, where…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…premium. Tracts that are unusually difficult to log due to poor access or steep terrain often bring lower prices. Tracts that have high quality sawtimber, high volume per acre, or…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…not a vacation for these men and women, and in some of their eyes, it’s not even a job. This is a “drive” that each team member feels deep inside….
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…the rage in the pinelands of the Deep South and the chat rooms of climate activists. It’s not often that rural tree farmers see eye-to-eye with urban tree huggers. Yet…
Spring Tree Care
…in the growing season. Tree roots do not like to stay wet all the time, so deep watering ONCE weekly is usually adequate. Higher temperatures and sandier soils may dictate…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…bright green to lemon yellow to buckskin tan. Oak – Above 3000’ early turners now a golden bronze. Below 3000’ a mixture of deep reds and yellows developing. Blackgum –…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…“Georgia Forestry Commission employees across the state share a deep dedication to service,” said Williams. “We take great pride in leading the protection of our forest resources for the needs…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…“Georgia Forestry Commission employees across the state share a deep dedication to service,” said Williams. “We take great pride in leading the protection of our forest resources for the needs…
