Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
A tract of land in Dawson County will soon be growing some distinctive trees whose seeds will benefit Georgia for decades to come. The Georgia Forestry Commission has planted 60…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…by 2030 will require life-altering changes to the fossil-fueled American way of life. But there’s a roadmap to a carbon-free future that, in addition to targeting the industrial and transportation…
Wildfire Prevention
…and incident command expertise GFC provides education in the protection and conservation of forest resources. GFC’s rigorous training programs ensure responders understand such concerns as: fire weather fire behavior suppression…
Connect With Nature
…Go for a hike or ride along a local trail near you. Find a Hiking Trail Choose your own adventure. From mountains to lakes, and from salt marshes to streams,…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights, sunny days, and adequate rainfall are signaling the beginning of the fall foliage season. Trees are on track to display vivid…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…Longleaf for All Ten international leaders in natural resource management, environmental advocacy, and working with marginalized communities traveled from Atlanta to Southeast Georgia on November 10, 2023, to learn from…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest…
Tree Seedlings
…Montezuma/Hawkinsville. Off the exit ramp, turn onto GA Hwy 26 traveling west towards Montezuma. Follow GA Hwy 26 approx. 15 miles into Montezuma, GA. At the 2nd traffic light in…
Ecosystem Services
…formation, carbon sequestration, nutrient and waste recycling, and pollination Cultural Services: The educational, aesthetic, cultural heritage values of ecosystems, including tourism and recreation Traditionally, most ecosystem services are considered free…
GFC Centennial
…and service delivery. Advancements including improved call centers, invoicing systems, electronic records, drones, apps for casework and resource tracking. New products and values from the forest, including mass timber, carbon…
