GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…the “Georgia 500” as a group chosen for their role as prominent economic developers, managers, and trailblazers in the state who have accomplished great strides that positively impact Georgia and…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…He has served on the Southern Group of State Foresters GIS and Storm Damage Assessment Committees, the Statesboro City Tree Board, and the Pine Beetle Prediction Trapping Working Group. Torbett…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…preventing and protecting citizens from wildfire to equipment maintenance and educational outreach, this group has consistently demonstrated outstanding levels of skill and dedication.” On average, employees in the unit recorded…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…to building construction. They’re a shining example of our agency’s commitment to service.” This isn’t the first time Area 9 employees have been singled out for their performance. The group…
Timber Harvest Notifications
…changes to OCGA 12-6-24 came out of HB 897 passed in 2020. The specifics within 897 were developed by a timber harvest ordinance working group put together by the Georgia…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…Year” recognition for 2022 was presented to Newnan-based Area 3, for its performance in wildfire response, landowner services, and safety, among other criteria. “This group earned the highest marks for…
Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties
…requirements were generated by a special group of county officials and staff, forestry industry representatives, and staff from the GFC, Georgia Forestry Association, and Association of County Commissioners of Georgia….
Learn, Plan, Act
A Common Goal – Better Land Management The two organizations joined together to create this initiative because 89 percent of the south’s woodlands are privately owned, but only a small…
State Managed Forests
…Natural Resources. Recreation Trail Schedule Dawson Forest Trail Map NOTE: Any organization wishing to use Dawson Forest for a group event is required to contact the Forest Manager for a…
Carbon Sequestration
…of the United States and provides the Southern Group of State Foresters’ (SGSF) recommendations for how these issues should be addressed in federal climate policy, should legislation be enacted. PDF…
