A Look Back at GFC in 2021

…in fewer than 30 days after returning home. More than 60 GFC wildland firefighters answered the call, some on multiple occasions, to combat wildfires in California, Arizona, Washington, Minnesota and…

“Wildfires in Georgia”

…of helicopters dumping water on smoky fires below? Pictures like that are mostly associated with western fires that happen in the summer. California, for instance, averages 62,000 wildfires a year,…

Carbon Registry

…growers have been developed in Georgia, California, Maine, Oregon, and in other parts of the world. Companies such as utilities cost-share tree planting or reforestation in exchange for “carbon credits,”…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters. External Website Disaster Resource Center The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters and emergencies, how…

My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern

…in an area and if the trees are being taken care of. When trees aren’t being supported through best management practices, the community foresters can offer technical assistance and advice…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…hickory, and poplar are starting to shed leaves and showing faint shades of yellow and brown. Dogwood appears to be the first species to offer the most significant color changes…

Landowner Resources

…PDF Debris Burning Safe Practices – Español Mejores prácticas para evitar lesiones y daños al quemar PDF Disaster Resource Center The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters…

Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

…burn permit may need to be obtained from local county or city officials/offices, based on local ordinances. “Law Enforcement has informed us that a rogue website is offering nationwide burn…

GFC Seedling Sales Open!

…sell out early, however, so it’s wise to get a jump start now. Once again, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering genetically improved loblolly, slash and shortleaf pine seedlings. If…