The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…critical. Wildfires are often caused by lightning strikes, but far too many are sparked by humans. Escaped debris burning is Georgia’s number one cause of wildfire. Campfires, outdoor cooking, even…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
Guest Blog by Conservation Education Coordinator Chelsea York Temperatures are rising, graduations are being celebrated, and end-of-year parties are underway. Can the summer doldrums be far behind? One can almost…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…conscious about their decisions than I ever would’ve expected. The folks from the Georgia Forestry Commission and the owners of the Gully Branch Tree Farm were the highlights of one…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution. The grant application period will open June 1st, 2024. The Trees Across Georgia Kick-Off…
Carrollton Resident Takes Leadership Role for Georgia Forestry
…have been married for eight years. They enjoy outdoor activities and live on a small farm in Carrollton, GA with their two daughters, Addison and Josie. For more information about…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…National Christmas Tree Association, nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, absorbing carbon dioxide, emitting fresh oxygen, stabilizing soil, protecting water supplies, and providing refuge for wildlife….
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…in Georgia. Unchecked land conversion to commercial and residential development, solar farms, or pasture and cropland impacts forests’ filtration effectiveness. You may not know that the GFC has a team…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…landowner associations located in his work area. He is a highly regarded forestry technical service advisor for the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency. He has shown…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…leadership qualities and unwavering dedication to the GFC and its mission. Thomas lives on a family tree farm in Soperton with his wife, Alecia, and their three sons. They enjoy…
