CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024

…Georgia alone. The impact of SPB on pine forests statewide can vary from year-to-year, so the Georgia Forestry Commission has a program in place to monitor conditions and predict the…

Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties

…counties need, and for counties to track harvesting activities for their records.” Georgia counties requiring timber harvest notifications, along with timber harvesters, now use the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) website…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…mountain drive to an unincorporated mountain community with views of the Tallulah River. Make sure to have the destination dialed into your GPS, as there is no cell service in…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…

My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands

Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….

GFC Centennial

Commission (GFC). 1922 – Present In its report to the 1922 General Assembly, the Board focused on the economic importance of forests to Georgia and potential threats posed by a…

Georgia Arbor Day

…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….