Human Resources Information
…July 1, 2007. Federally-Issued User ID #: 41673 Date of Authorization: 7/1/2007 In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, GFC employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized…
Making the Shade Program
Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits. Trees keep children healthy by: Reducing surface…
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
To schedule the use of a soil injector or soil drench kit contact one of the following offices: Soil Injector Kit Locations Dade County GFC Office: 706-657-4211 Dawson County GFC…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…comments we’ve gotten from previous campers, reflecting on their experiences at Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp: “The mud run was my favorite part!” “I have never seen some of the…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…market for lumber (processed wood products like two-by-fours, plywood, etc.) typically aligns with market trends for timber (the trees harvested to make the products), the two markets have officially diverged….
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
…and pine selections, and supplies are beginning to diminish. Genetically improved loblolly and slash pine seedlings remain in stock and available to landowners at attractive price points. “Georgia’s climate is…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…and successfully communicate a vision of leadership in establishing and maintaining a successful top level forestry organization; Ability to work effectively with legislative and executive branches of state government; Demonstrated…
State Managed Forests
…is actually composed of several tracts within close proximity of each other. Each tract is surrounded by privately owned land. This arrangement of private and Paulding Forest lands across the…
