In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…tabletop demonstration. Our objectives were to evaluate the situation and think of ways to mitigate the wildfire while protecting lives, homes, and property. This was a tricky situation, mandating our…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…gave a picture of the different types of timber (softwood or hardwood) on a property, in addition to any areas infected with beetles or fungal infections. These can also be…
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…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…landowners often do not notice the thefts until their property has been picked clean. Illegal harvesters operate day and night and may be dangerous if confronted. Landowners are being urged…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…timber production and the property, which borders the Alapaha River, is abundant with native wildlife. In 2009, Brasell enrolled in the Tree Farm Program and in 2011, she established the…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…value for the health of our forests and its wildlife,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These burns help prevent wildfire, protecting property and lives. They also stimulate new…
Carbon Registry
…Party Verification Providers A list of third-party verification providers PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Carbon Registry FAQs Why is carbon sequestration so important? Scientists say…
My Firewise Experience
…people I met were excited about preventing wildfires and educating others on protecting their homes, property, and neighborhoods from the threat of wildfires. Mr. Nathan Eason gave me an overview…
Firewise USA® Program
…Dillard Rabun County Dillard Dolphin Island Preservation Liberty County Midway Double Knob Gilmer County Ellijay Double Springs Settlement Union County Young Harris Fargo Clinch County Fargo FFA-FCCLA Center Newton County…
Making the Shade Program
…include on-hand supplies, third-party donations of supplies or equipment, the value of time (including fringe benefits), professional services at the professional rate, or time spent by employees or volunteers on…
