Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…programs for school kids and special training for educators. The Georgia Forestry Commission also works with several colleges and universities to target young adults who have a special interest in…
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…through any city, county, or state page. In addition to location-specific drought information, these emails provide easy access for users to submit local drought impacts through the Condition Monitoring Observer…
Certified Burners Early Permit System
Please call your local GFC county office if you need further assistance. New User? Here is how to Request an Account. Looking for a Tutorial? Here is how to Enter…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…fully committed. We have no replacements – only other county units to call upon, which can take hours. This fire took two days to control and three more of mop-up…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
GFC Guest Blog: Seedling Sales by Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales began on July 1 and orders are coming in at a rapid pace. If you…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…sourwood, and gums are within peak periods. Some species are beginning to defoliate, but there are still plenty of colors to witness. Species specifics: Maple – Red, yellow and scarlet….
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…diversity from overlooks remain strong. High leaf retention from various oak species, maple, hickory, beech, and sweetgum, continue to provide swaths of color. Areas predominantly composed of poplar have experienced…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…Georgia counties, and soil injectors are available at GFC County Units within the hemlock’s native range. Both soil drench kits and soil injectors can be checked out with a rental…
