New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…several Georgia counties. “The system needs to work for everyone,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forests Management Chief Scott Griffin. “What we and our partners have developed in the pilot phase…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of…
Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…deserve recognition,” said Georgia Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “Forest Health, Sustainable Community Forestry, Water Quality, Forest Inventory & Analysis, Forest Stewardship, Utilization & Marketing, and five regional teams. Each…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
…John Traylor. “Team leader Ryan Phillips is commended for working diligently to expand and capture cost-share opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Management Chief Scott Griffin. “And all of these…
Carbon Sequestration
…register a project or find informational materials, links and other helpful resources. The Registry is administered by GFC and the Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority (GSCCCA). How does the…
Environmental
…care of you. As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on…
Law Enforcement
…Bill 790 to enforce any law relating to the protection, security, conservation, or sale of forest/timber resources. GFC receives and evaluates complaints concerning timber transactions. Investigators are assigned to complaints,…
