Doing Business in Georgia
…in Bainbridge and Columbus Georgia has a strong, vibrant business environment with an extensive network of support services. State tax rate is very competitive nationally State law mandates a balanced…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…to make decisions on development, commerce, wildlife and much more. Nationally, collected data is electronically compiled and forwarded to the U.S. Forest Service FIA program office in Knoxville, Tennessee. Based…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…Brian Kemp’s official 2019 proclamation highlights the forest management tool as one of the most environmentally and economically feasible methods for managing the state’s valuable forest resources. Professional foresters and…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…a monoculture of just cogongrass. It also burns hotter than our native grasses and creates serious fire hazards in areas where it has become established. Initially, it was thought that…
Needlecast in Pines
…been found in loblolly pine in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, it has NOT been found in loblolly pine in Georgia. So, while needlecast appears to have hit the northern…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
Blog by Stasia Kelly | Our Media Relations Specialist Landowners in 14 southeast Georgia counties have been seeking help from law enforcement as the theft of saw palmetto berries increases….
Forest Stewardship Program
…a Forest Stewardship Management Plan Basic information for a specific tree or forest situation is usually conveyed in a few sentences or a brief plan. This is typically within a…
Human Resources Information
…July 1, 2007. Federally-Issued User ID #: 41673 Date of Authorization: 7/1/2007 In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, GFC employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…The term “southern yellow pine” refers primarily to longleaf, shortleaf, slash, and loblolly pine trees. The GFC’s Flint River Nursery grows improved selections of loblolly, slash, and shortleaf pines. High…
