Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Sun: 9AM-5:30PM Jakes Christmas Tree Farm Ken & Valerie Stephens 1509 Hwy 25. North Waynesboro, GA, 30830 Phone: 706-526-2206 County: Burke Take Hwy 25 south from Waynesboro, 4 miles out…
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…and lakes through the installation of Best Management Practices. They served as subject matter experts at prescribed fire events, saved $271,000 in agency funds through their skilled management of construction…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 16, 2022 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has launched a new online system that makes it more efficient for forestland owners and managers to use prescribed…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…for the mission and then rally around each other. That is what makes the work we do worthwhile and is the part of our history I’m proudest of. The Air…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…addition, Kastle is known as a co-worker who always makes himself available to serve as a mentor and coach to younger, less experienced foresters. When he’s not providing forest services…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…pulled with your pickup to your burn site and be a toolbox for prescribed burning. The contents of each trailer are similar. Both contain hand tools (shovels, fire rakes), four…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…We’ve improved Georgia’s burn notification system, which makes it easier for landowners to burn yard debris and strengthens our wildfire prevention efforts. Conducted performance audits of two significant agency departments:…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…very nice color development at higher elevations. Peak should still be on schedule for early November. Suggested scenic drive: Vogel State Park Fall Festival in Blairsville takes place this weekend….
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…Park to Suches also shows great color. The Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival takes place in Hiawassee this weekend. Northeast As expected, the cool temps and bright sunny days…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…which includes a wealth of helpful resources: http://www.garxfire.com/index.php/events. The online event takes place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Conference-related field trips are planned for September 27 – October 1….
