Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…
Longleaf Restoration
…three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Benefits: High cost share rate- 75% of state averages Technical assistance in developing plan for implementation of…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…Commission Director Robert Farris also shared a memory that provides insight into the nature of a GFC wildland firefighter. “I’d gone to a refueling site where the tractors were coming…
Community Tree Advocacy
…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…state in the nation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “While the 2020 report shows a slight decrease in the total number of forest industry jobs in Georgia, overall,…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…and the Georgia Forestry Commission investigators for all their hard work in putting this criminal behind bars.” “This suspect was already on 10-year felony probation for family violence,” said Berrien…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the most important tools for cultivating healthy forestland,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Prescribed fire protects lives and properties because it clears the forest floor of vegetative debris…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…mile to serve the people of Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Two awards are presented, and it’s a real honor for the team to be congratulated by…
