Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
Guest Blog by Colin Kane Clemson University Student My name is Colin Kane, and I am working towards my Forest Resource Management degree at Clemson University. This summer, I interned…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…and wood for millions of uses? Forests, of course! October 17-23, 2022, is National Forest Products Week and the Georgia Forestry Commission is joining the US Forest Service and people…
Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed two of GFC’s female foresters to learn what got them interested in a career in forestry, and…
Doing Business in Georgia
…U.S. industrial market within two days Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation provide international rail services throughout Georgia on the largest railroad network in the Southeast 80% of the U.S. is…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Updated September 26, 2023 David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org photo credit The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles….
Carbon Sequestration
…Registry Work? The Registry has developed a protocol for estimating and reporting carbon stocks in forests. The protocol was drafted with help from the University of Georgia Warnell School of…
Southern Pine Beetles
…University, Bugwood.org. The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB), Dendroctonus frontalis, is not much bigger than an eye gnat (Figure 1). It attacks and kills all species of southern yellow pines in…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…for GFC on July 1, 2024. “After a thorough national search, it became evident that the ideal leader to fill this position was already part of our family,” said Georgia…
Connect With Nature
…& Historic Sites have cabins and campsites available to rent. Check Out Their Online Guide Explore America the Beautiful and Georgia National Parks! From national seashores to historic battlefields and…
National Project Learning Tree (PLT)
Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. View trainings, curriculums, family activities and more.
