SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF

…his familial ties to the GFC inspired his passion for the profession. Barrett pursued his education at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia, where he earned a…

Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore

…into my new role is a lot like “coming home” for me. I served the GFC as a field forester many years ago, after graduating from the University of Georgia…

Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year

…Georgia region. We’re very proud to have him on our team.” Outlaw is a Management Forester in central Georgia serving Bleckley, Pulaski, and Laurens Counties. He holds a forestry degree

March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million

…Our field foresters and urban forest strike team collected aerial and ground data for this assessment, which quantifies the wide degree of timber damage, from residential trees to mature managed…

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…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): As nights become cooler and longer, foliage color change is becoming more vivid and visible. Over the past week the transformation has grown…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…

Asian Longhorned Beetle

In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…