Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…
Forest Health
…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…is done. Now we must rebuild, and most importantly replant, to resurrect our lost canopy. Fortunately for our community, we have an incredible group of citizens who saw the need…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…their findings. Regionally, all states within the Southern Group of State Foresters follow a standardized monitoring protocol. This protocol gives the states common methods, allowing us to make comparisons between…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…information on the key components of the Executive Order for the forestry community in Georgia. Below are a few key facts from the order: The Executive Order and supporting memo…
New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources
…decision-makers, educators, parents, and others learn about the importance of our natural resources. At the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) our mission is to provide leadership, service, and education to protect…
Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED
…your property. However, it also emphasizes how relationships with organizations like Mclntosh SEED can benefit landowners and their families tremendously. I am truly thankful,” she said. Mrs. James’ story is…
Tree Line USA® Program
The Tree Line USA® program exists to recognize best practices in public and private utility arboriculture, demonstrating how trees and utilities can co-exist for the benefit of communities and citizens.