Green Infrastructure Resources
…cost of public services. A GI strategy is one of the best ways to protect and manage this region’s diverse natural resources for present and future generations. GFC and its…
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…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…less in elevation. One potential area in which we expect drones to have a major impact is with the application of prescribed fire. GFC currently has the DJI Matrice 600…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…clean air are just a few. Thousands of forest-related jobs benefit families, communities, and the state’s economy. Best of all, forests are a renewable resource – if we protect them….
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…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…agency such as the GFC, or Federal wildland fire agencies through direct membership or agreement Cooperator personnel – must be affiliated with GFC under their employer’s cooperative wildfire agreement All…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…and removals forest health insect and disease impact past natural and human-caused disturbances land use changes forestland types age classes What is the benefit of the data? We collect the…
Open Records Requests
Public records are broadly defined to include: documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, computer-based or generated information, data, data fields, or similar material prepared and maintained or received in…
Sirex Woodwasp in Georgia
A non-native woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, was detected in New York (NY) in 2005 and likely entered a port via solid wood packing material in cargo. This insect is native to…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…(forest management/forestry operations). Since then, the program has grown, with all states now having forestry BMP programs in place to minimize water quality impacts and protect impaired waterbodies. What Are…
