“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
Written by Clay Chatham | Chief Pilot Georgia Forestry Commission, Air Operations Unit One of the more difficult realities I have had to face in my life is the fact…
Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report
Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…are starting to shed leaves but have yet to show much change in color. Overall, total foliage color change is less than 5%, but is most noticeable in areas above…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…unique and special. From sustaining life on earth to sustaining our economy and future, good water quality is essential. But what does this have to do with forestry? Well… Everything….
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…stakeholders and all of our supporters. Thank you for all you’ve done for our agency over the past 12 months. You have helped the Georgia Forestry Commission move forward with…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022 Georgia Forestry Commission GFC) employees working throughout Early and Miller Counties have been awarded the agency’s “South Zone County of the Year” award. The…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…2021, hundreds of volunteer hours have been donated, along with GFC seedlings and container trees as the community works to recover. “For many decades, Newnan has been known for its…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…for over 16 years. And, we have been more successful at keeping this invader in check than any other state. The education part of this program uses workshops and presentations…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…uncontrolled. We also must ensure that our squad and lives are kept safe in the process. Getting so close to the fire and seeing its volatility and power gave me…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…I would like to pursue this avenue of forestry once I graduate. Working with the GFC was unique because I could help out individual landowners while still having an exciting…
