Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…with a forestry degree. In the years that followed, I’ve held various positions in private industry and public service, each of which have contributed to my passion for forestry and…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…year. Martin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management from Virginia Tech and has worked in the forest industry for more than 34 years. Martin was awarded a…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…development and management; Emphasis will be placed on candidates who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry or who have significant experience in forest management; and Candidates with relevant…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…of 2020. Gary White graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. After serving with the Peace Corps in Durking Faso, he returned to…
Storm Damage: Information for Landowners
Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across affected areas of the landscape. Landowner objectives for the forest will help determine what actions are needed to restore the health and productivity of the forest resource. View steps to take after any storm.
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…leaf pine ecosystem. The two mills we visited opened my eyes to the different jobs that young adults, fresh out of high school or college, can get that are nothing…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…pressure and cholesterol medications. HOW MUCH EXERCISE IS NEEDED? The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly. That’s 30 minutes, five times a week,…
PLT and Me!
…a “cookie”. Fast-forward 12 years, and I was serving as a County 4-H agent with the University of Georgia (UGA). UGA Extension is part of the College of Agricultural and…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…into this internship from my studies at Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, hoping to gain a better sense of direction for my career and the education path I want to pursue….
Prescribed Fire Certification Course – Waycross, GA
GFC instructors are providing instruction on fire behavior, fire weather, and fire tactics.
Date: October 29-30
Location: Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross Campus
