Care For Your Community’s Trees

…arborists’ activities include: forestry, ecology, hydrology, atmospheric science, energy, and stormwater control developing a tree risk management program tree inspections and assessments insect and disease management planting location identification budgeting…

My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands

…that are infected with insects such as Southern Pine Beetles and other insects or fungal diseases. It has been a rewarding experience to work with true professionals in these different…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

Trees work hard for us every day. They give us clean air, cooler temperatures, nourishment and they even mitigate floods. In celebration of trees’ innumerable accomplishments and the benefits they…

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…and reduce threats to forest and ecosystem health. Enhance public benefits from trees and forests. Protect and enhance water quality and quantity. Improve air quality and conserve energy. Assist communities…

GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)

…defined impact on COVID-19 transmission, complications or severity. We have been in ongoing communication on this issue with Georgia’s air quality regulators, the Environmental Protection Division of DNR, and with…

Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007

…and the dangers involved in managing the many challenges involved. Strategic attacks were carried out by tractor-plows, engine crews, hand crews and air operations, though at times the smoke was…

Doing Business in Georgia

Whether traveling by truck, train, air, or sea, Georgia’s excellent transportation logistics allow deliveries to make it to market fast. Trucks traveling from Georgia reach more than 80% of the…

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

…is a very important management tool,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Healthy forests provide so many products, jobs and benefits, including clean air and water, habitat for wildlife,…

Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents

…have Gov. Brian Kemp on this year’s program,” said Mark Melvin, Chair of the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils. “We’re also proud to welcome guest speaker U.S. Secretary of Agriculture…