Invasive Plant Control Program
…or forested areas. External Website Cogongrass Eradication Agreement Form for landowners to submit for assistance with cogongrass eradication. PDF Cogongrass Eradication Strategies GFC began treating cogongrass in 2007 and has…
Community Resources
…GFC Website Athens Community Tree Council External Website Coastal Arborist Association The Coastal Arborist Association (CAA) was founded in 2015 to provide education, training, and fellowship to arborists in the…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…soon as possible thereafter. Complete applications in a single PDF file with a cover letter no more than three pages, a complete resume, and contact information for 3-5 professional references…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…times of need.” Due to significant wildfire activity in multiple locations, the National Preparedness Level was raised to Level 5 in mid-July by the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group. Preparedness Levels…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Color change has surpassed peak in a majority of NW GA. Overlooks are showing duller shades of yellow, brown and gold, with occasional…
Longleaf Restoration
…to realize deforested areas were not reseeding in longleaf. Instead, faster growing species such as loblolly, slash and hardwoods were taking over. By the late twentieth century, preserved recreational areas…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…next 100 years.” Lowrimore is a registered forester with the Georgia Board of Foresters who has more than 20 years of forestry and professional experience. Most recently, he served as…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…produce,” says Leopoldo Miranda-Castro, the regional director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the South Atlantic, Gulf and Mississippi Basin. “If managed correctly, these forests also provide great…
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…peak, displaying a wide variety of vivid yellows and dull reds. A large percentage of red maple have transformed into differing shades of bright and vivid yellows with occasional reds…
STEM & Forestry
…Project Learning Tree is one of our favorites that incorporates forestry and natural resources. It offers high-quality instructional materials and activities for all ages linked to national and state education…
