GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…rural volunteer department has been able to better serve the citizens of Alamo and those throughout Wheeler and surrounding counties in their time of need. This equipment and several GFC…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…will cause wildfires to spread rapidly.” Sorrells said the GFC is closely monitoring conditions but warns that these conditions may actually get worse before they get better in the next…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…greater visibility and better leaf color vibrancy. Lack of rain can accelerate leaf shedding in sweetgum, sycamore, poplar, and black gum. However, it should not adversely impact the oaks that…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…species. Scenic NE Drive: Some of the better viewing for this week is around the Rabun gap area, especially any of the back roads. Lovell-Wikle Scenic Hwy near Batesville is…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…trees needed most urgently? How can we budget for tree needs and integrate better tree care across city agencies? What equipment and personnel do we need now and into the…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…state and its forestry community need. This trust and support motivates us to continue to be better…the best is yet to come! Wishing you a safe, healthy and abundant 2023!…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…stems, better structure can be established and it helps the tree seal off the wound where the dead branch was. Learn more about the correct way to prune in this…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…are priorities that allow us to be successful. In time, I believe you will come to find that I put my effort into serving you, so that you can better…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…ensure trees are planted, maintained, and better managed where they will have the greatest impact for as many Georgia residents as possible.” The programs provide financial and/or technical assistance for…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…didn’t involve amazing technological advancements, and the fact that they use these advancements to build better systems and practices around the sustainability of our forests was such a light bulb…
