Southern Pine Beetles
…foresters need to conduct practices that promote tree vigor while SPB populations are low. This is best achieved by thinning overcrowded pine stands to reduce competition between trees and by…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…reds. While the overall color is still predominantly green, vivid areas of red and yellow are becoming significantly easier to find as the season progresses. The overall color change is…
Five-Year Plan
…and enhance Georgia’s community forests. The plan guides the strategic direction of the Georgia Forestry Commission Sustainable Community Forestry Program and Georgia Urban Forest Council Vision Citizens, policy-makers and managers…
Making the Shade Program
…unavailable for entertainment, food and beverages, computers, or equipment purchases. The Georgia Forestry Commission reserves the right to reject all proposals or to approve partial funding for all proposals. Match…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
…biological control agents. On March 1, 2021, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) proposed repeal of Chapter 224-3, “Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine,” in its entirety. Following an open comment period, on…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 85% above 3000 feet and 70% below 3000 feet. This area has had sufficient rainfall over the summer, and forest health…
Longleaf Restoration
…Non-industrial private lands AGI of less than 900,000/year (averaged over the last three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Be in the geographic region…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…to date: 100% above 2000’; 95 % above 1000’. With the exception of the highest of elevation (3500’ and above) most species are exhibiting great coloration. With rain and wind…
