Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…the twig. When these sugars get left in the leaves, essential nutrients get left as well. Thus they do not go back into the tree for storage over winter. Those…
Discover Careers in the Forest
Explore various types of forestry careers through this booklet that is aligned with essential knowledge and skills in science and mathematics for grades 3rd through 5th. This workbook can stand alone or be easily integrated into existing lesson plans on ecology, earth science, or general environmental education.
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…agencies, universities and other state entities with their timber inventory, sales and active management. Those management activities include essential forestry practices such as prescribed fire, invasive species control, timber thinning…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…to lessen the possibility of dangerous wildfires.” The Robert E. Browning Award was established by the U.S. Forest Service in 1990 to acknowledge employees, groups or projects that are extremely…
Accessibility
…the essential functions of the assigned job and no reasonable accommodation can be made to allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the assigned job. If you feel you have experienced…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…at this time. “We are very fortunate that Governor Kemp’s Executive Order includes forestry as a ‘critical industry’ so that forestry businesses can continue operating to deliver essential products needed…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…Director Chuck Williams. “Not only do they look beautiful and provide homes for wildlife and places for recreation and respite, they clean our air and water, provide essential products, and…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…rarer and costlier to save and protect, including by improving the sustainability and resilience of forests. Prescribed fire is essential for managing wildlife species such as bobwhite quail, eastern wild…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…other land managers certified to prescribe-burn use the tool to enhance reforestation, aesthetics and forest access. Prescribed fire is essential for managing wildlife species such as bobwhite quail, eastern wild…
Ecosystem Services
The United Nations led a four-year assessment of the status and trends of the world’s ecosystems. This Millennium Assessment groups ecosystems services into four broad categories: Provisioning Services: The production…
