Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…Commission Director Robert Farris also shared a memory that provides insight into the nature of a GFC wildland firefighter. “I’d gone to a refueling site where the tractors were coming…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Springfield, travel north on Highway 21 through 3 traffic lights. Farm is 1/2 mile on the left. Canaan Firs; Carolina Sapphire; Murray Cypress; Balsan Fir; Blue Spruce; Open Date: 11/24…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Southern Pine Beetles
…that transport food throughout the tree. Furthermore, the beetles carry blue stain fungi on their bodies that clog the water conductive tissues (wood) that transport water within the tree. Signs…
2020-2021 Dawson Forest WMA Trail Use Schedule and Restrictions
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA) City of Atlanta Tract – Trail Schedule (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
2021-2022 Dawson Forest Trail Use Restrictions
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA) City of Atlanta Tract – Trail Schedule July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…The Georgia Forestry Commission is working with local authorities to track illegal harvesters who are canvassing forestland in search of the in-season berries. Arrests have been made by both Georgia…
Prescribed Burn Certification
GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
