GFC and COVID-19
…staff. Like you, we are following all public health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. That involves a number of measures that impact GFC operations, for now. All…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale,…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…Urban Forest Strike Team assessed damage to community forests along seven storm tracks. Those occurred in or near the cities of Fort Oglethorpe (Catoosa Co.), Rome (Floyd), Trion (Chattooga), Summerville…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson,…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…into my new role is a lot like “coming home” for me. I served the GFC as a field forester many years ago, after graduating from the University of Georgia…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Forest Fire Management Officer is allowed to nominate one individual or group each year. English was nominated for the award by Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Service Fire Management Officer Mike Davis….
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Officer Mike Davis. In his nomination documents, Davis described English as a “dedicated public servant,” and lauded him for a plethora of activities that promoted wildfire prevention. They included media…
GFC Centennial
…founded for the “protection, propagation, and the planting of useful trees.” By 1880, Georgia ranked first in the South in total lumber production, and in 1888, like-minded forest leaders collaborated…
Spring Tree Care
…in the growing season. Tree roots do not like to stay wet all the time, so deep watering ONCE weekly is usually adequate. Higher temperatures and sandier soils may dictate…
