GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…Jonathan Kyser has provided an ideal environment for me to grow professionally. The work has been a tremendous complement to my (in-progress) Master of Forest Resources degree from the University…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 18, 2022 The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a new website that streamlines the timber harvest notification process for harvesters and counties across the state. Timber…
Firewise USA® Program
…McIntosh County Darien Town of Maxeys Oglethorpe County Stephens Town of Newborn Newton County Newborn Town of Tiger Rabun County Tiger Trahlyta Estates Lumpkin County Dahlonega Turtle Cove Jasper County…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…into my new role is a lot like “coming home” for me. I served the GFC as a field forester many years ago, after graduating from the University of Georgia…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…Hurricane Michael’s winds impacting Georgia with pre-existing forest roads and/or firebreaks established. This program is NOT intended for the creation of new forest roads or installation of new firebreaks. Lands…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2021 A new Georgia Forestry Commission report details damage left behind by an EF-4 tornado that tore through Newnan, Georgia, and surrounding areas in late…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
Georgia’s educators and the learning community have enhanced access to forestry and natural resource materials through a new web portal. The Georgia Project Learning Tree and Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…to employees. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is poised to support this vibrant industry in the upcoming year and beyond,” said Lowrimore. “As everyone faces new challenges, our proven resilience is…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…municipality, and a state agency. Last week for Arbor Day, Plant Newnan donated 100 trees and established three plantings alongside the new multi-use path called the LINC. The GFC was…
