GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…the hands of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Zeta. The greatest potential for impact from winds will be the ridges and the gaps that will tend to funnel winds through them. While we…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…are exhibiting the best views for color and Richard Russell Scenic Hwy is also still a good drive. ** NEW THIS WEEK: METRO ATLANTA AND OUTLYING COUNTIES: As winter progresses…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 18, 2022 What’s the natural resource that gives us the ability to breathe clean air, provides a place for deer to trot and trout to swim,…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…trees! We’ve covered the watering topic in some depth on this blog site, and there are many more resources on our website at gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist. In addition to water, there’s another…
Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD)
GDEcD is the state’s lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, and planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.
Firefighting Training & Resources
Wildland firefighters work in natural environments, such as forests, preventing and fighting fires, and performing rescue and aid services. Wildland Firefighter Training is for: Fire Department personnel – must be…
Careers
…Ranger/Wildland Firefighter Ranger applications are only accepted when there is an advertised job vacancy posting. Examples of duties: Operate two to five ton trucks and medium to heavy crawler tractors…
Certified Tree Professionals
…a number of ways to find a certified arborist in Georgia. Either through reliable word of mouth or through the web page listings of either the International Society of Arboriculture…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…Memorial State Forest. I was lucky that the Region 5 office was located in the state forest, so when I had free time, I could go out into the woods…
Emergency Response
…a number of helpful tips to properly prepare. Georgia records some 3,500 wildfires annually. There is a higher risk of wildfire in the wildland urban interface (WUI), where homes are…
