Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…“Under the direction of Chief Chad Brackin, employees in the Early/Miller Unit demonstrated remarkable accomplishments during a time when normal operations were anything but normal,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…season. This weekend into early next week looks near peak conditions for Brasstown Bald and Georgia’s highest elevations above 4,000 feet! The oak species are primarily green at this time…
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The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…Branch, Georgia. Husks, wings, and debris are removed and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. The now-open seedling store will be in operation until inventory is depleted. Deliveries begin the…
My Firewise Experience
…Always clean your gutters and under your deck to remove flammable debris and leaves. Keep flammable plants a safe distance (five feet) from your house. Prune tree branches/limbs away from…
About
Our headquarters is in Dry Branch, Georgia. We also have district and county offices throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state forester. GFC provides…
Forest Health
…the walnut twig beetle, colonize around the egg chambers producing multiple cankers. As the number of cankers increase and girdle branches, the trees’ ability to move nutrients decreases, and the…
Tree Seedlings
…are grown from seed adapted to Georgia’s unique climate and soils. We process our seeds at our seed conditioning plant in Dry Branch, Georgia. Husks, wings and debris are removed…
State Managed Forests
…and Brantley Counties (912) 287-4915 The 35,000-acre Dixon Memorial Forest is the largest tract owned and managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission. This unique property is on the northwest side…
Reforestation
…plant in Dry Branch, Georgia. Husks, wings and debris are removed and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We…
