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…

2022 Cogongrass in Georgia Winter Update

In 2021, Irwin, Jones, and Pierce Counties were the only counties reporting cogongrass for the first time. There were 156 detections in 2021, bringing the number of known cogongrass spots in the state to 1621, scattered across 72 counties.

Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp

…is rare that so many people within different fields of the same profession can come together to teach and help future foresters grow and learn. These professionals use their knowledge…

My Three-Month Internship with the GFC

…York, but I was fortunate to grow up visiting a piece of family property in southwestern Georgia. Before I was born, my great uncle envisioned restoring the longleaf ecosystem on…

Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022

…are the main draw for most peepers. With a front approaching this coming weekend, we should have good clean, clear air that will improve visibility and put the feel of…

Pecan Trees for the Home or Backyard Orchard

Pecan trees are commonly found surrounding both urban and rural dwellings throughout Georgia. They can enhance the environment and provide additional income from the sale of nuts. Pecans are recommended for home planting in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont, but are not recommended for the north Georgia mountains.

The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!

…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…

THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…

Forest Management & Conservation

clean air clean water carbon repositories wildlife habitats spaces for recreation life-enhancing products GFC provides education and tools to help landowners manage and protect their forests Landowners have many reasons…