Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Liberty Mill Size: G Mailing Address: 2366-2 Interstate Road Riceboro, GA 31323 Pulp & Paper Species: yellow pine Products:kraft linerboard By-Products:bark, black liquor Phone: 912-884-3386 Email:tim.metheny@dssmith.com Website: www.dssmith.com DS Smith…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…tree from one of the state’s many tree farms. The Georgia Forestry Commission maintains a list of growers throughout the state who can supply you and your family with a…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…personnel can stay abreast of state progress and methods for improvement. The GFC has strong partnerships with several organizations to make these sessions available, including the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, University…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…potentially will see loss of color already developed, the lower elevations are just beginning to change and there’s a significant percentage of canopy with green foliage, offering an opportunity for…
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…
Community Forestry Assistance
…able to offer programs that provide financial assistance to encourage projects that plant trees and increase the benefits of tree canopy, create and support long-term and sustained urban and community…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol. “We’re…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…Amicalola Falls State Park this week into this upcoming weekend, but by then, it will most likely be past peak. Suggested scenic drives: State Route 136 from Dawsonville to Jasper…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…across the state External Website Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Southern Ecosystems Helpful resource for managers to plan and execute prescribed burns in Southern forests and grasslands PDF NORTH GEORGIA…
