STEM & Forestry
…These areas include planning and overseeing the construction of culverts and bridges that can support activities such as heavy logging trucks and equipment travel. The National Science Foundation, the Department…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…is a very important management tool,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Healthy forests provide so many products, jobs and benefits, including clean air and water, habitat for wildlife,…
Caring for Trees in Summer
…landowners. To retain moisture, GFC foresters recommend two to three inches of organic material be laid just off the tree trunk and out to the drip line – the imaginary…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…Spalding, Troup, Twiggs and Walton. May through September is the time of year when people, particularly children, are more likely to be outdoors. Higher levels of ground-level ozone and particle…
Water Quality & BMPs
…works with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Division to oversee BMPs for forestry. GFC conducts surveys to monitor BMP implementation about every other year. For the…
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Howard E. Bennett Museum
The log cabin that houses the museum was built to replicate a depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) cabin in Albany, Georgia. The original cabin had been used since the 1950’s…
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree
…That environmental stewardship continues when individuals make the choice to recycle their trees in January. Through KGBF’s “Bring One for the Chipper” program, trees are collected at over 150 locations…
PLT and Me!
…badges. After eating our sack lunches, we spent the afternoon rotating among stations: arts and crafts, sports and games, and Project Learning Tree. I remember looking at tree cookies –…
Smokey Bear
…does not play games, race, dance, etc. Smokey Bear must have a uniformed escort from either the Georgia Forestry Commission or the U.S. Forest Service. All speaking presentations are given…
