GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…state agency leadership experience (GFC or other state agencies) will be preferred Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The application deadline is Friday, October 30, 2020 with interviews as…
Forest Biomass
…not meet the standard for higher-value products and are normally disposed of at an additional expense to the landowner, when preparing a forest site for reforestation. These trees must be…
Making the Shade Program
…expended before the grant agreement date cannot be used as a match. Funds expended for entertainment, food and beverages, computers, or equipment purchases can not be used as a match….
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…expressed leaf senescence makes for better sugar production during the growing season, and a vigorous tree with good sugar production will typically have better expressed fall color. If you want…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…months will determine how good of a season we can expect. Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. Leaf retention has been…
Reforestation
…seedlings from planter tray for immediate use. Do not expose roots to drying wind and sun. Plant seedlings deeply. The correct planting depth should be at least as deep as…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…soul. OUTSIDE ACTIVITY: All physical activity/exercise is beneficial. However, activity outdoors has other known benefits. Outside activity increases exposure to sunlight, which can increase vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…less in elevation. One potential area in which we expect drones to have a major impact is with the application of prescribed fire. GFC currently has the DJI Matrice 600…
Forest Industry
Our numbers speak for themselves. One of the top exporters nationwide in 2019 for wood, wood fuel, and wood pellets $36.3 billion – total impact of the forest industry on…
