GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA), National Conservation District Employees Association (NCDEA), and National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (NARCDC). For more information about forest management and services…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…obstacle course and lots and lots of mud! The very best reviews we get, however, are often the informal ones. The ones that come from those who’ve spent time at…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…probability of infestations. The GFC annually reports on SPB activity across the state through seasonal analyses of SPB data and aerial surveys. Judging from the special traps hung in 50…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…Soperton with his wife, Alecia, and their three sons. They enjoy outdoor activities and traveling. For more information and to learn about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…unpredictability. County officials and fire departments are good sources of information for local rules. Ensure fireworks are handled only by responsible adults who understand the risks and proper usage techniques….
THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
…them up at GFC’s Flint River Nursery in Byromville. To place an order, visit our online store. You can find out much more information on species offerings and descriptions HERE!…
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
…event online, as we stream live from GFC’s forested headquarters. To join the party, go to facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission. To learn more about Smokey Bear’s birthday opportunities, go to smokeybear.com/reading-challenge. For information…
Learning is for Everyone
…products, wildfire safety, and career information. Our library is chock full of videos, suggested reading, and work sheets that are fun as well as educational. And if it’s an in-person…
More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
…“They exceeded our goals, giving escalated assistance with prescribed fire to landowners. Georgians are safer from the danger of wildfires because of these men and women.” For more information about…
