Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…lead the more than 550 dedicated men and women who work to ensure Georgia’s forests are protected and healthy, is a calling I am honored and eager to answer. Stepping…
GFC Centennial
Long, long before there were people dedicated to the sustainability of the resource, there were trees. Millions upon millions of acres, stretching beyond the horizon in every cardinal direction. The…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…of our employees provide a public service that keeps Georgia’s forests healthy and sustainable for future generations to enjoy.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit…
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
Purpose The purpose of the SPBP is to help landowners implement various silvicultural practices that will prevent (or minimize) impacts of southern pine beetle infestations, restore healthy, more beetle-resistant forests…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
Purpose The purpose of the Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP) is to promote healthy forests by eliminating nonnative, invasive plants. If left unchecked, lands occupied by these plants become unproductive…
Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report
Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.
National Forest Products Week
…packaging that held the cereal for breakfast, your online shopping items, or the utility pole down the street wouldn’t be possible without healthy forests. Manufacturing of forest products such as…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…performance. Total impacts were $6.5 billion. Wages and salaries in the forest industry totaled $9.1 billion in 2020, up 5.8% from 2019. “Georgians benefit tremendously from keeping our forests healthy…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…GA; Paul McDaniel, Central GA; Bert Earley, SW GA; and Matt Mrizek, SE GA. “The crucial link between clean water supplies and healthy, well-managed forests is clear,” said Lowrimore. “We…
