March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million

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…and urban forests were hit hard by this tornado,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “GFC crews were on the ground immediately, clearing debris and helping open access roads….

Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore

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…and hopeful – confident that brighter days are ahead. I am grateful to Governor Brian Kemp, GFC Chairman Larry Spillers and the Board of Directors for giving me the opportunity…

Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year

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…at landowner meetings and helping assess restoration options for scores of people. In addition to coordinating assistance by other GFC foresters dispatched to the area to help, Martin organized field…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

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…to provide leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s natural resources. The Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission holds a myriad of critical responsibilities that directly…

Gary White Named GFC Interim Director

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Georgia Forestry Commission Deputy Director Gary White has been appointed to the post of Interim Director for the agency. Governor Brian Kemp requested White assume the role of State Forester,…

Storm Damage: Information for Landowners

Storms cause varying degrees of damage to forests and damage can be highly variable across affected areas of the landscape. Landowner objectives for the forest will help determine what actions are needed to restore the health and productivity of the forest resource. View steps to take after any storm.

Careers

…Assist landowners with cost share programs Dispatcher GFC employs part time and full time dispatchers. Part time dispatcher applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Examples of duties: Support of…