Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…cover, and this initiative spells them out for everyone to use.” Medical and general health professionals have been some of the early adopters of this information. Featured doctors are shown…
Human Resources Information
…short-term counseling, referral services and consultation. All counseling is provided by licensed or certified professionals and is kept confidential. The EAP can help employees find a solution to a wide…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…Georgia has had outbreaks in the past, these spots were eradicated by state and federal forestry officials. It is likely that these outbreaks were started by individuals moving cargo with…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
Georgia’s 25 million acres of forestland are a natural wonder. They are also an enormous responsibility for the many people who own, manage and enjoy them for the multitude of…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…release some of that carbon back into the atmosphere. Digging up the soil surrounding trees also sends carbon dioxide skyward. Transportation, and turning a tree into 2-by-4 planks, also adds…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…water is crucial to the survival of humans and thriving communities. Healthy rivers, streams, springs and lakes are also a big part of what makes the southeastern United States so…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…burns that no longer require a permit. Specialized training is required to become a certified burner in Georgia. The GFC offers classes and resources that allow individuals to become certified….
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 4, 2022 An alarming increase in the number of wildfires is happening in Georgia and fire officials are warning everyone to be hyper-aware of weather conditions…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 20, 2022 A limited number of openings remain for one of Georgia’s “best-kept secret” summer camps – which also happens to be FREE! The Billy Lancaster…
STEM & Forestry
…Math is also used to determine the rate and speed that a fire will burn based on environmental factors and for computing the correct ratios of chemicals, water, and heat…
