Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 2, 2020 The deadline is fast approaching for approved landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael to complete their state funded cleanup work and to submit documentation for…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…field forester, assisting southwest Georgia landowners in all aspects of forest management, he took on a tremendous amount of responsibility in response to Hurricane Michael devastation. He is a shining…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…their continued exemplary service to landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael, with each employee averaging more than 104 hours for the installation of firebreaks and contributing to a 99%+ evaluation score…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…grants have helped lower our ISO rating from an 8 to a 4. Emily Hamilton, RFD Manager, and Michael Henderson, our former chief ranger, have been instrumental in helping us…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests By: Michael Torbett, GFC Forest Health Coordinator The world we live in today is undeniably a busy place. With a growing economy and advances in…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 16, 2022 A Berrien County man is in jail without bond following his arrest on numerous charges of woods arson and endangering human life. Christopher Michael…
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…Of special concern is the lack of normal rainfall amounts and the dry vegetative matter left by Hurricane Michael that still litters the forest floors. “Residents should take steps now…
Forest Debris Management Program Performance Form
Form to help you gather the appropriate information for Forest Debris Management Program (FDMP) activities.
Forest Inventory Analysis
…in Southern pulpwood production, 1953-2006 An analysis of southern pulpwood production during a span of more than 50 years. External Website USFS FIA Hurricane Michael Assessment Please click on this…
