Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…group of partners who have a great impact on Georgia’s vast expanse of forestland.” The GFC State Lands Timber Sales team began as a small group of foresters and technicians…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…must be: “green certified” by the Tree Farm System, Green Tag, Smart Wood, Forest Stewardship Council, or Sustainable Forestry Initiative; managed according to a written forest management plan or stewardship…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…and programs like the Family Forest Carbon Program from The Nature Conservancy and American Forest Foundation, are working to expand carbon market access to forest owners with smaller acreages and…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…that small ponds, or “helicopter dip sites” could be dug to create sufficient water refill locations at strategic places near the swamp’s perimeter to provide for the quick return of…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…see, GFC has accomplished a lot this year and there were plenty of smaller, but just as important, successes. Our front and center challenge has continued to be attracting and…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…– Colors are becoming more notable. Sycamores, poplars, and beeches – Some yellowing. Maples – showing small signs of color change in leaves. Conditions at this time should contribute to…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…neighborhood are extremely unlikely. Unfortunately, depending on weather, topography, and vegetation conditions, small fires near homes do occur, and can pose a risk to valuable structures and property. But through…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…have been married for eight years. They enjoy outdoor activities and live on a small farm in Carrollton, GA with their two daughters, Addison and Josie. For more information about…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…a small volunteer cadre accompanying forestry’s wildfire prevention mascot, Smokey Bear, down the parade route. Our group of forestry volunteers jumped at the chance to share the “Only You Can…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…been adopted to make the information easier to gather and share via the internet and smart devices. For details about #LeafWatch2023 and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission visit GaTrees.org….