Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007

…ready escape route and potential safety zone for personnel. Another solution was found after water shortages in the area hampered operations. When the Okefenokee Swamp burns during periods of drought…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…be used to refill ATV tanks via the solar-powered 12-volt pump. The 27 HP leaf blower is used to clean out established roads or old fire breaks and can be…

Make That Paper!

This online game designed to help high school students learn about the forestry industry and career employability skills. In the game, students are managers in three varied forestry career pathways, hiring personnel, solving industry-related problems, and making sound business decisions. To attain their goal of sustainable, efficient, and successful management of the forest and production of forest products, they must use best practices in hiring and staff management while using the resources and information provided by industry experts.

STEM & Forestry

…area, the arts. Each of these fields emphasizes and fosters innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills in students and the workforce. When it comes to forestry, it’s easy to make…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…scrubbing them clean. Through tiny pores on tree leaf surfaces, trees take in air that includes toxic pollutants. By a solar-powered process called photosynthesis, the leaves pull in carbon dioxide…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…race vehicles. Laughter fills the air, creating an atmosphere of friendly competition and pure joy.” Counselors like how camp activities foster teamwork, problem-solving, and a deep appreciation for the power…

GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY

…“We’re proud that Georgia’s forests are a sustainability success story,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “While challenges are on our radar, we’re documenting solid conditions now and the…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

…in Georgia. Unchecked land conversion to commercial and residential development, solar farms, or pasture and cropland impacts forests’ filtration effectiveness. You may not know that the GFC has a team…

Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

…with solutions for managing them. We also offer outreach services to provide education. Employees of the Forest Health Program frequently give presentations at many different events around the state. Some…