Human Resources Information
…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…
Tree Seedlings
…is from December through March 1). Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office…
Carbon Sequestration
…Registry Work? The Registry has developed a protocol for estimating and reporting carbon stocks in forests. The protocol was drafted with help from the University of Georgia Warnell School of…
Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
Georgia Grown
…to aid agricultural economies by bringing together producers, processors, suppliers, distributors, retailers, agritourism and consumers in one powerful, statewide community. Georgia Grown is also a brand with deep roots in…
Environmental
…human health and well-being in many ways. review these scientific studies that tell us how. External Website Green Cities: Mental Health & Function Both visual access and being within green…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…sell out early, however, so it’s wise to get a jump start now. Once again, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering genetically improved loblolly, slash and shortleaf pine seedlings. If…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in a 15-county area of southwest Georgia can take pride in receiving wildfire protection and much more from the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC)…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…Forestry Commission personnel are highly skilled and well trained to meet required needs of wildfire response. Agency staff that responds to incidents, including firefighters and overhead support, must complete required…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
