WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…A clear, open space away from dry grass, brush, or flammable materials is required. It should be a safe distance from forests, fields, and structures that could catch fire. Keep…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…from different cultural backgrounds and heard their experiences out in the field. I am so grateful that these men and women participating in the Wildfire Academy are willing to put…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…must be 25 feet of SPACE between the location of the burning and any woodlands, forestland, and/or open field that contains brush, grass, or other flammable material. This separates the…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…of Science degree in Forestry at the University of Georgia in 2008. He worked in the field of forest inventory and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) throughout the Northwest and Southeast…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…Gaskins Forest Education Center, which has become a noted facility for outreach, hosting frequent classes, workshops, and field days. Brasell’s focused management practices include prescribed burning, invasive species control, and…
Forest Health
…Identifying Cogongrass (Field Guide) Invasive Climbing Fern Fact Sheet Invasive Plants of Georgia Forests Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests Insects (and Helpful Resources) Details about a few possible invasive…
Management Plans & Advice
…plan is free, and GFC can help. GFC’s 40+ field foresters help landowners develop custom management plans at no charge. Our foresters: provide general advice on all forest management topics,…
Careers
…protecting Georgia’s forest resources. Our highly trained wildland firefighters enjoy a dynamic work environment, become experts in the field of wildland fire suppression/prevention, and become part of a unique, all…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…cadres, as well as community outreach through forestry field days and other programs. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Berrien County team received South Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…Cook, Decatur, Seminole, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, Grady, Thomas, Miller, and Early. The group is credited with excellent community outreach, hosting numerous Forestry Field Days and reaching more than 60,000 people…
