Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program

Program Overview: Huber Engineered Woods LLC has donated $30K to fund the purchase of pine seedlings to be planted within the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Gwinnett,…

Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing

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…changes and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, go to GaTrees.org. Please click on the links below for more resources: Georgia Senate Bill 119 Code Section 12-6-90 “Take Five: How…

Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires

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…5 in a decade. To track national wildfire news, visit https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn. For more information about the Georgia Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters and other services of the GFC, go to GaTrees.org….

Discover Careers in the Forest

Explore various types of forestry careers through this booklet that is aligned with essential knowledge and skills in science and mathematics for grades 3rd through 5th. This workbook can stand alone or be easily integrated into existing lesson plans on ecology, earth science, or general environmental education.

Make That Paper!

This online game designed to help high school students learn about the forestry industry and career employability skills. In the game, students are managers in three varied forestry career pathways, hiring personnel, solving industry-related problems, and making sound business decisions. To attain their goal of sustainable, efficient, and successful management of the forest and production of forest products, they must use best practices in hiring and staff management while using the resources and information provided by industry experts.

“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting

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…topics explored at the 2021 meeting of the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council. The annual gathering brings together partner organizations that advocate the use of prescribed fire, or “good fire,” as…

GFC Leaf Watch

Leaf Watch 2024 is finally here! Trying to predict the peak of fall color year to year is a challenge since much depends on the weather and the microclimate around…

10/7/21 Leaf Watch Report

Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid changes in color over the next four weeks.