Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…performance and productivity, safety, and achievements. “Under the guidance of Area Fire Management Officer Darren Martin, this team demonstrated remarkable accomplishments during a time when normal operations were anything but…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 4, 2022 A special team from the Georgia Forestry Commission will be canvassing the southwest portion of Georgia and working with adjacent states the week of…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…Huddle” at Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele, Georgia. Personnel from across the agency gathered to receive agency updates, technical training, leadership development, and team building. The event provided a great…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission has na med the State Lands Timber Sales group its 2020 Forest Management Team of the Year. Timber Sales is…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named five employees to its new team of Region Managers, who will lead the agency’s efforts to serve…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…of creatures. And that cypress-kneed swamp – Bembry prefers “mill pond” – is filled with bass, bream, catfish and white perch. “I’ve always had a very strong environmental ethic. It…
Incident Command System
…IMT2 maintains a primary and alternate team roster, as well as apprentice and trainee positions. All members join the team voluntarily and take part in ongoing training. When IMT2 is…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…2023 Aug PDF Urban Forest Strike Team This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms. Video Urban…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Strike Team This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms. Video Urban Forest Sustainability and Management Review…
Community Resources
…Programs Celebrating communities all across America that are creating healthier and more abundant community forests. Page on GFC Website Urban Forest Strike Team This video outlines the work of GFC’s…
