WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION
HOLDING STATEMENT APRIL 3, 2024 A Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighter suffered serious injuries from a falling tree while working to control a Dade County wildfire last night. The firefighter…
Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021
…especially on north-facing slopes. Sweetgum Purple to yellow Hickory- Yellow Percentage of color change from green to date: 20% above 3000’; 10% or less below 3000’. If forecasts hold true,…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…holds true, next week should bring about rapid changes with bright sunny days and cool nights. Peak time below 3000’ elevation should occur the last week of October and into…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…shining stars.” Kastle is a 1994 graduate of the University of Georgia who holds a degree in Forestry. Before joining GFC he worked as a forestry consultant and was a…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…been several constants that hold true no matter where we go. The greatest –there is nothing like Southern hospitality! Showing respect, listening carefully, and being honest, no matter the circumstances,…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…credits: building-embedded carbon, which measures the total amount by mass of carbon stored within the building products used; and embodied-carbon, a holistic evaluation using a Life Cycle Assessment to measure…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…Georgia region. We’re very proud to have him on our team.” Outlaw is a Management Forester in central Georgia serving Bleckley, Pulaski, and Laurens Counties. He holds a forestry degree…
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