Longleaf Restoration
…Non-industrial private lands AGI of less than 900,000/year (averaged over the last three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Be in the geographic region…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…to keep water on hand to quell flare-ups and spreading flames, and if your cell phone isn’t already close at hand, get it there. While fireworks and the Fourth go…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…performed water quality Best Management Practice examinations, learned the capabilities of hand-held computers with the Global Positioning System and gotten up close and personal with forest health issues, including emerald…
Human Resources Information
…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…
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…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
Landowners got a first-hand look at how good forest management enhances Georgia’s woods, water, wildlife and recreation recently at a special event in Madison County. The Georgia Forestry Commission and…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
GFC Guest Blog: 2022 Spring-Summer Wildland Firefighter Academy by our Multimedia Specialist and Videographer Meaghan Munoz-Dickson As a videographer for the Georgia Forestry Commission, I help tell stories about the…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…soon as possible thereafter. Complete applications in a single PDF file with a cover letter no more than three pages, a complete resume, and contact information for 3-5 professional references…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Wildfire Prevention
…of outdoor burn, always remember: Combustible materials should be removed from a home’s perimeter. Exit routes should be identified in advance. Keep the following close at hand: shovel, a hose…
