State Managed Forests
…City of Atlanta land tract Dawson County Dawsonville office: (706) 265-3707 A cooperative project of: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia Forestry Commission, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife…
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…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…and the dangers involved in managing the many challenges involved. Strategic attacks were carried out by tractor-plows, engine crews, hand crews and air operations, though at times the smoke was…
Careers
…fire control activities under limited supervision Operate and monitor a voice and data communications system consisting of: two-way radio, telephone and computer data communications network Assist in location, dispatching of…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…unusual– and rave review-garnering– camps is fast approaching. Between now and May 1, parents of 12- and 13-year olds are invited to apply for a spot in the Billy Lancaster…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Landowner Resources
…has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to limit reproduction and spread. The Dirty Dozen List of Non-native Invasive Species…
