Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…Prescribed fire is also a key conservation tool for achieving goals in Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to conserve native animal and plant species before they become…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…mile to serve the people of Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Two awards are presented, and it’s a real honor for the team to be congratulated by…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…mile to serve the people of Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Two awards are presented, and it’s a real honor for the team to be congratulated by…
Estate Planning for Forest Landowners: What will become of your timberland?
The purpose of this book is to provide guidelines and assistance to nonindustrial private forest owners and the legal, tax, financial, insurance, and forestry professionals who serve them on the application of estate planning techniques to forest properties.
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…Williams. “It was a very special day for our employees who’ve gone many extra miles to serve the state, and we thank Representative Lynn Smith and Senator Tyler Harper for…
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Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…amounts of water from the roots to the crown. On the host plants the fungus causes leaf spot and twig dieback, and doesn’t kill these species. The hosts serve as…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…friends can get busy taking photographs or making artwork to reflect that theme (please observe the recommended social distancing guidelines). Use #SpringIntoAction when you submit your photos and we’ll share…
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…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of the nutrients, sugars, and resources moved from the leaf back into the stem. The tree can then seal off its woody tissue to conserve those resources for reallocation next…
