Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Carrollton resident Ryan Phillips to the position of Associate Chief of Forest Management. As part of the agency’s…
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…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some 3,500 acres, and 229 of those fires happened in…
Georgia Grown
…to aid agricultural economies by bringing together producers, processors, suppliers, distributors, retailers, agritourism and consumers in one powerful, statewide community. Georgia Grown is also a brand with deep roots in…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
…the increase in recent days. Georgia Forestry Commission investigators determined one fire in Walker County was deliberately set, as GFC rangers continue to respond to other fires in the area….
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 10, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named Danville, GA. resident Gabe Outlaw its 2022 Forester of the Year. The honor is given annually to…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…holiday because February is inside the state’s ideal planting window. “Trees are nature’s greatest multi-tasker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only do they give us clean water…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…with trees. A complete list of projects and their locations can be found here: https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program. For more information about tree planting and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….
Southern Pine Beetles
…The practices that may be available to landowners are listed below. To apply, click here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/cost-share-incentive-programs/. Figure 7: Thinned pine stand – Photo by James Johnson, Georgia Forestry Commission. Non-commercial…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…dwellings, utility buildings and commercial properties. One citizen fatality was reported. The report can be found here: https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/StormTimber-Impact-Assessment-Heard_Coweta-Counties-March-25-2021.pdf. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….