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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests - the rich and renewable resources - and the innumerable benefits we humans get from them! Expect this podcast to cover topics that will affect YOU! We want to share how trees impact every part of your life - from the air you breathe, the water you drink, to the cost of our energy bills, and the products we use daily - and we'll tell you how our folks here at the Georgia Forestry Commission support it all.
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- 6 days ago29 min
32. New Markets, New Possibilities: The Future of Georgia Forestry with Ryan Phillips and Christopher Luettgen
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today's episode, Ryan Phillips with the Georgia Forestry Commission and Christopher Luettgen with Georgia Tech's Renewable Bioproducts Institute discuss the challenges facing Georgia's timber industry and how the Georgia Forestry Innovation Initiative (GFII) emerged from the Governor Kemp's Forestry Task Force. GFII is a collaborative effort to develop new markets for Georgia-grown wood by taking innovative technologies already proven in the laborator...
- Sep 30, 202639 min
31. Forestry Goes High-Tech: Drones, Data, and the Tools Changing the Woods
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC’s Paul McDaniel, RT Lumpkin, Thomas Barrett, and Matthew Mrizek explore the high-tech side of forestry and the tools changing the way we manage and protect Georgia’s forests. From drones used for wildfire response and prescribed burning to satellite imagery and 3D models, they break down how technology is being put to work in the field every day. Along the way, they share real-world examples of how these tools are helping GFC resp...
- Aug 31, 202651 min
30. What Your Teachers Did Over the Summer: Inside the Teacher Conservation Workshop with Chelsea York, Kim Morris-Zarneke, and Ann Marie Brezina
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC's Chelsea York, GADNR's Kim Morris-Zarneke, and educator Ann Marie Brezina explore what happens when teachers trade the classroom for a week in the field at the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop. From forest management and prescribed fire to wildlife, water, and conservation, you’ll hear how immersive, hands-on experiences help educators better understand Georgia’s natural resources and give them the tools to bring those...
- Jul 31, 202647 min
29. The Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Woods with Troy Clymer and Jeff Kastle
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC Forest Management Chief Troy Clymer and Management Forester Jeff Kastle, recipient of the 2025 U.S. Forest Service Forester Award, share the most common (and often most costly) mistakes they see landowners make across Georgia’s forests. From selling timber without multiple bids and skipping a forest management plan to overlooking early warning signs of insects and invasive species, they offer practical advice, real-world stories, ...
- Jun 26, 202641 min
28. Answering the Call: Stories from GFC Dispatchers with Ashlee Booth and Rebecca Waller
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC's Response Center Managers Ashlee Booth and Rebecca Waller give an inside look at the work of a GFC Dispatcher. Fielding more than 120,000 calls and coordinating over 3,000 dispatches each year, these professionals are the vital link between the public and wildland firefighters in the field. You’ll hear how dispatchers balance customer service with emergency response, along with some of their most memorable calls and moments that ...
- Apr 30, 202627 min
27. The Silent Spread: Georgia’s Fight Against Cogongrass with Paul McDaniel & Mark McClure
NOTE: This episode was recorded and scheduled for release prior to the South Georgia wildfires. All updates regarding the South Georgia wildfires can be found here. Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC Forest Health Specialists Paul McDaniel and Mark McClure give you the lowdown on cogongrass in Georgia. You’ll learn how to identify this aggressive invasive species, how to report it, and why early detection is key to stopping the spread - along with a breakdown of ...
- Mar 26, 202632 min
26. Stronger Together: Equipping Rural Georgia to Fight Fire with Justin Brown & Charles Wasdin
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program Coordinator Justin Brown and Fire Chief Charles Wasdin take you inside Georgia’s Rural Fire Defense program to explore how GFC equips and supports rural fire departments with the tools they need to assist with wildfires across the state. From grant opportunities that help departments secure essential firefighting equipment to specialized wildfire training for local crews, you’ll hear how this program s...
- Feb 19, 202637 min
25. The Hunt for Georgia's Champion Trees with David Long and Eli Dickerson
Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, special guest Eli Dickerson and GFC's David Long take you inside Georgia’s Champion Tree Program to explore how the state’s largest trees are identified, measured, and verified. From the nomination process to the stories behind some of Georgia’s most impressive champions, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how these towering trees are discovered, and what makes them stand out. Resources discussed: Champion Trees | Georgia Forest...
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