Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…is known as the “Real Colors / True Colors” test. It is designed to help us understand our behaviors and improve communication between individuals. After taking a brief questionnaire, the…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…way into central Alabama. It connects there to the 33-mile Chief Ladiga Trail, forming the longest length of multi-use trail in the country. Points of interest along the Silver Comet…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…must follow the “Take 5” method of lighting that first match. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The ‘Take 5 Star’…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
By Frank Sorrells, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief The annual ban on outdoor burning in 54 Georgia counties (mostly in the northern part of the state) was recently lifted. Pending…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…so thick, equipment operators became disoriented and needed help to find their way out. Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells remembers fearing for his crews who were in open-air…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…Commission Chief Frank Sorrells. “Lack of rainfall has already caused dry conditions and these incoming winds will push fire danger to very high and even extreme levels.” These conditions are…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…John Traylor. “Team leader Ryan Phillips is commended for working diligently to expand and capture cost-share opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “And all of these…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…deserve recognition,” said Georgia Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “Forest Health, Sustainable Community Forestry, Water Quality, Forest Inventory & Analysis, Forest Stewardship, Utilization & Marketing, and five regional teams. Each…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Chief or the Forest Fire Management Officer is allowed to nominate one individual or group each year. English was nominated for the award by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Service Fire Management…
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…
