Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…amount of hard work happening quietly and mostly unnoticed. Without fanfare, forests keep our air clean. They filter our water. They absorb carbon dioxide. They help control erosion. And they…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
Trees work hard for us every day. They give us clean air, cooler temperatures, nourishment and they even mitigate floods. In celebration of trees’ innumerable accomplishments and the benefits they…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…number of homeowner samples being tested continues to decline as the media coverage on the SOD threat has also declined. The GFC checked 51 trace forward nursery locations with our…
Friday, March 27, 2020 – Meeting Notice
Board Meeting note for Friday, March 27, 2020.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 – Meeting Notice
Board Meeting note for Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…following the departure of the ag ency’s former director. A search committee has been established by the GFC Board of Directors (BOD) to identify the best candidate to lead the…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
All signs are pointing to a great leaf season, and it has begun! Reds and orange of Sourwood and Blackgum looking toward Tray Mountain from Brasstown Subtle changes in greens…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 2, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named Region 4 Field Forester Stephen Martin, as the agency’s 2020 Forester of the Year. The prestigious award is…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…agency’s centennial,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Board Chairman Larry Spillers. “Tim is a UGA grad who began his career as a forester at GFC. Since then he has held a…
