Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…into my new role is a lot like “coming home” for me. I served the GFC as a field forester many years ago, after graduating from the University of Georgia…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…dwellings, utility buildings and commercial properties. One citizen fatality was reported. The report can be found here: https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/StormTimber-Impact-Assessment-Heard_Coweta-Counties-March-25-2021.pdf. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
Pine Straw Producers Directory
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State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…throughout February in communities statewide. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to partner with local tree boards and organizations that plan to get trees in the ground this month,” said…
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…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…descriptions are posted to give families an overview of basic facts about camp dates, offerings, lodging, and much more. At billylancastercamp.com you’ll see that this camp gives middle school students…
FIA Statistics Report for Georgia (1997)
This report highlights the principal findings of the seventh forest survey of Georgia. Field work began in November 1995 and was completed in April 1998. Six previous surveys, completed in 1936, 1953, 1961, 1972, 1982, and 1989 provide statistics for measuring changes and trends over the previous 62 years.
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…to the brave men and women of the Georgia Forestry Commission for sharing their time and expertise,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “Many states have come to our aid in…
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…
