Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…wildfire,” said Wiles. “Wise forest management and caution in extremely dry conditions are the keys to saving lives, property, and our natural resources.” For more information about fire prevention strategies…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…have a heavy carbon footprint. Using mass timber drastically reduces carbon emissions caused by the extraction of raw materials and manufacture of structural steel and rebar as well as cement….
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…accident, and so forth. If that employee needs extra comp time or support of ANY kind, the GFC family steps up to the plate – instantly. I’ve seen a parent…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…externally. Jay McSwain, who serves as the Atlanta Braves Chaplain, talked with the GFC team about building trust, refocusing commitment to service, and the principles of an organization. President and…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…times to get your health benefits in. Second, exercise does not have to be extremely strenuous to be beneficial. Walking at a moderate pace is good for your body and…
The Season for Giving Thanks
By: Tim Lowrimore, GFC Director To my GFC colleagues, our customers, and the extended Georgia forestry family… Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for another great year of working together! As…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…past year. He aided forest health personnel with southern pine beetle flights and trapping. He also serves numerous organizations with his forestry expertise, including FFA Forestry Field Days, UGA Extension…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…also imidacloprid pellets that can be buried around the base of a tree which don’t involve any mixing. Soil drench kits are available from UGA Extension Offices in several North…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…not unique; through professional surveys, many African American landowners have discovered that the boundaries of their property extend beyond what they thought or were told. In our quest to help…
