In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…with me. The primary purpose of this and all our operations at GFC is to return home safely to our families at the end of the day. Every exercise built…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…also used well away from homes, buildings, and forested areas that could succumb to embers scattered by a simple stirring of the coals or by a healthy breeze. It’s wise…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…checks, and with Forest Health Specialist Mark McClure, checking and spraying cogongrass. Ultimately, my summer was extremely busy! I built up about 120 cases in three months. I enjoyed it…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…
STEM & Forestry
…focuses on the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. Engineering encompasses the use of science, mathematics, and technology. Engineering includes developing and designing new forestry-related equipment to…
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A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…please don’t hesitate to come say hello. I look forward to meeting every single one of you and building upon a common bond; our love for Georgia’s Forest! Johnny Sabo…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…live to maturity, more than 50 acres of canopy will be generated. ReLeaf grants provide excellent opportunities to strengthen partnerships, establish and build new ones, and create relationships between a…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…didn’t involve amazing technological advancements, and the fact that they use these advancements to build better systems and practices around the sustainability of our forests was such a light bulb…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…50 feet of SPACE between the burn pile and any structure, including outbuildings, sheds, barns, and homes. This separates the burning from buildings which may also catch on fire if…