A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore

As we ring in 2023, I know many of our team members are enjoying some well-deserved time away, relaxing with family and friends. Corporately, we are taking a look back…

Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

…with light to moderate infestations. After application it will take up to three months to start seeing HWA mortality, but it will provide protection to the tree for five to…

What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

…and tailored to give educators a carefully curated experience with much to take away, to apply to our professions, and to bring back to our students. The first takeaway, for…

Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!

…learn what got them interested in a career in forestry, and what advice they might have for young girls interested in taking the same path. Check out the vlog below:…

Pardon Our Smoke

…will be taking advantage of good weather conditions to do “prescribed burning.” Prescribed burns are known as “good fires,” whereas uncontrolled and accidental fires are “bad fires” or “wildfires.” Certified…

Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

…world. With all this travel, plants, animals, and insects are constantly on the move from one country to another – sometimes unknowingly. When an insect or plant is taken from…

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)

…builds the equipment needed, such as tanks, knockers, super knockers, front mount pumpers, and many miscellaneous projects to fire departments “at cost.” These are fire trucks that can be taken…

Carbon Registry

…those persons representing the market to contact Georiga forest owners regarding potential carbon credit transactions. Furthermore, forest growth will be encouraged and significant steps taken to protect Georgia’s environment. Find…