Spring Tree Care
…in the growing season. Tree roots do not like to stay wet all the time, so deep watering ONCE weekly is usually adequate. Higher temperatures and sandier soils may dictate…
Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!
GFC Guest Blog: Seedling Sales by Reforestation Chief Jeff Fields Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales began on July 1 and orders are coming in at a rapid pace. If you…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…in on meetings with other agencies and seeing first-hand how government and community organizations work behind the scenes. My favorite part of this internship would be going to the Dixon…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster. This initiative focuses on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…trees! We’ve covered the watering topic in some depth on this blog site, and there are many more resources on our website at gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist. In addition to water, there’s another…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger alert for this weekend. A cold front approaching the state will bring winds up to 25 miles per hour, causing…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…their findings. Regionally, all states within the Southern Group of State Foresters follow a standardized monitoring protocol. This protocol gives the states common methods, allowing us to make comparisons between…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…the growing season. Too much water can be harmful for trees, so stay updated on levels of rainfall in your area. It is better to water deeply one time a…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
