My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
…inspections on a logging site to determine if the wood being cut was per the timber prescription for that tract. This includes making sure that trees left standing have not…
2022 Georgia Firsts Fact Sheet
Georgia’s leadership in the production of forest products in the U.S. south, nation and world is possible because of the
state’s highly productive forests. On average, Georgia’s 23.8 million acres of commercial timberlands grow in excess of 24
million tons more wood per year than is harvested, resulting in growth exceeding removals by 48% for all species combined.
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…crusade into the coming years as wildfire activity increases across the U.S.,” said Wiles. “This honor would have been impossible without the support and dedication of the many wildfire prevention…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…forest health appears to be very good overall. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, leading to a later peak season. Expect the first week of November to peak. Future weather…
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): This week has been cool and sunny, with mild to moderate winds and very little rain. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, possibly…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…summer, and forest health appears to be very good overall. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, leading to a later peak season. Expect the first week of November to be…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…be very good overall. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, leading to a later peak season. Expect the first week of November to be the peak. Scenic NW drive: Route…
Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022
…rapidly dropping leaves. Dogwoods have surpassed peak as reds have faded and leaves have fallen. 100% peak color change will likely be achieved by the end of the week. The…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…a tree to grow to cutting height. * The most popular Christmas trees are Leyland, Carolina Sapphire and Blue Ice cypresses. * The average customer makes two cuts on their…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
