Howard E. Bennett Museum
…have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest wildfires. Near the front of the museum, visitors are welcomed by a beautiful mural that represents wildland firefighting. This…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…different types of oak, and many fruit-bearing trees. Trees favored for aesthetics, such as dogwood and crape myrtle, are also available. All are sold in packages of 10, 50, 250,…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster. The FY24 WCG Rx Fire Initiative is funded by NFWF – America the Beautiful Challenge Grant, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…In his nomination documents, Davis lauded English for numerous activities that promoted wildfire prevention. They included media appearances, extensive promotion of the Firewise USA program, many stints portraying Smokey Bear,…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…appearances, extensive promotion of the Firewise USA program, many stints portraying Smokey Bear, and an assignment to the North Georgia Wildfire Prevention & Education Team during a flash drought period…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…produced here and the jobs created by the forest industry. From clean air, clean water and abundant products to wildlife habitat, recreation and natural beauty, Georgia forests also contribute indispensable…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…this. Smokey Bear taught us a long time ago to be careful with fire and most of us know the rules about keeping our yard debris fires safe. We watch…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…and road maintenance at Dawson, as well as assisting DNR Wildlife techs in setting up bear survey stations there. Part of his responsibilities for this memorable project was helping hang…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…though some evenings may be cooler, there’s still sleeping in a stuffy tent, eating MRE’s or sack lunches, and on occasion, even having a bear come visit camp. This is…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…fade from full green. Suggested NE scenic drive: Richard Russell Hwy maples, sourwood and blackgum are showing nice reds, and yellow poplars and birch are showing beautiful yellows. GA 180…
