The Season for Giving Thanks
…thanks for all the good we enjoy together, I want you to know that my work at the GFC is one of the things I’m most thankful for. I’m thankful…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
Everybody loves counting down to the last day of school, but who wants to tally the days ‘til summer is over? As parents and kids try to squeeze in as…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger alert for this weekend. A cold front approaching the state will bring winds up to 25 miles per hour, causing…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
…them! Expect this podcast to cover topics that will affect YOU! We want to share how trees impact every part of your life – from the air you breathe, the…
PLT and Me!
…research-based information by assessing and identifying local needs. Having a personal interest in environment-related topics and wanting to expose the youth in my community to natural resource education, I completed…
Teacher Conservation Workshop
This workshop focuses on topics related to the benefits of forestry, including the cycle of growing trees, the utilization of trees for common consumer products and the management of trees…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…forest uses such as timber harvesting and wildlife management. Important aspects of the program include: Landowners may continue to own their land or sell it to someone who wants undeveloped…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021
…few maples are still showing some vivid colors of yellow and orange. Overall color intensity will likely decrease in the coming week as leaves continue to drop. Species specifics: Dogwood…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…from i75. Turn left on Hwy 157 on top of lookout mountain (Or continue on Hwy 157 to go to Cloudland Canyon). Turn left on Daughtery Gap Rd to come…
