GPB Virtual Leaning Journey: Georgia Forests
Take your students on an interactive journey through the working forests of Georgia to learn about forest ecosystems, food webs, and life cycles, as well as forestry management processes, career opportunities, and much more. Key concepts are presented through text, images, videos, 360º tours, and interactive elements.
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…“Our agencies are taking these proactive steps to get the word out to residents that extreme caution must be used to ensure everyone’s safety. Any outdoor spark could lead to…
Law Enforcement
…combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry burn permit laws, GFC employs law enforcement investigators. They have extensive, specialized training in law enforcement and fire investigation. The Law Enforcement Department is…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…Williams. “It was a very special day for our employees who’ve gone many extra miles to serve the state, and we thank Representative Lynn Smith and Senator Tyler Harper for…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…possibility of dangerous wildfires.” The Robert E. Browning Award was established by the U.S. Forest Service in 1990 to recognize employees, groups or projects that are extremely valuable to the…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
…to lessen the possibility of dangerous wildfires.” The Robert E. Browning Award was established by the U.S. Forest Service in 1990 to acknowledge employees, groups or projects that are extremely…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…season. This weekend into early next week looks near peak conditions for Brasstown Bald and Georgia’s highest elevations above 4,000 feet! The oak species are primarily green at this time…
Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…days of temperatures topping 100 degrees, unusually low humidity, and critically dry vegetative fuels ready to burn have led to unprecedented wildfires exhibiting extreme behavior. The levels of wildfire intensity…
Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front
…Commission Chief Frank Sorrells. “Lack of rainfall has already caused dry conditions and these incoming winds will push fire danger to very high and even extreme levels.” These conditions are…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…aside items to donate. You might even get creative with an upcycling project or two. Have you ever thought about extending that same consideration to your Christmas tree? Over the…
