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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, GFC Media Relations Specialist Stasia Kelly interviews members of GFC's Type 3 Incident Management Team who recently returned from Alaska, where they managed several wildfires. The team discusses the unique challenges posed by Alaska's terrain, the importance of protecting life and property, and reflect on their personal and professional growth through the assignment. 

Find us online:

• Website: https://gatrees.org/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

GFC Incident Management Team Members Featured:
Danny Gore, Incident Commander
Jason Squires, Operations
Stephen Spradley, Liaison Officer

Stasia Kelly
Media Relations Specialist
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected] 

Credits:

YouTube Audio Library - 

• Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe
• Bring it Together by Telecasted
• Lazy Boy Blues by Unicorn Heads
• Swimming in a Fish Bowl by Mark Karan, Scott Guberman, Angeline Saris, and Jeremy Hoenig

Freesound.org Attributions - 

• Bear Growl 1 by tbsounddesigns
• Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield
• Helicopter Spraying Herbicide by Benboncan 
• Lightning Strike by nissse 
• Medium Sized Propellor Plane by soundslikewillem 
• Radio Click 4 by ERH
• Zip Up by PrimeJunt 
• Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today’s episode, join Water Quality Specialists Scott Thackston and Bert Earley as they dive into the connection between forests and clean water. From the importance of contiguous forest land to the behind-the-scenes work of monitoring for water quality risks, you’ll get an inside look at how GFC’s Water Quality Program helps protect Georgia’s water, one forest at a time. 

Find us online:

-Website: https://gatrees.org/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Bert Earley
Water Quality Specialist
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Scott Thackston
Water Quality Program Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:

YouTube Audio Library - 

• Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe
• Freedom by Dan Lebowitz
• Sugarbee by Chris Haugen
• Twilight Train by Dan Lebowitz

Freesound.org Attributions - 

• Cha Ching by Lucish_
• Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, join GFC Foresters Aurora Geoghagan and Brandon Merz as they dish out the scoop on the best locations to recreate in Georgia this summer. They also provide a peek behind the curtain at how good forest management practices, such as invasive insect monitoring and prescribed burning, help keep these places in great shape to be enjoyed all year long! 

Resources Mentioned:

• For more information on state parks, visit: https://gastateparks.org/
• For more information on national parks, visit: https://www.nps.gov/
• Merlin Bird ID App: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

Find us online:

-Website: https://gatrees.org/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Aurora Geoghagan
Management Forester
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Brandon Merz
Forest Health Specialist
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:

YouTube Audio Library - 

• For Our Friends by Telecasted
• Fun in the Sun by Chris Haugen
• You are The Only by TrackTribe
• Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe

Freesound.org Attributions - 

• Birds at Bells Bend by food4sparrows 
• Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_Dolman
• Foresters Tractor and Sawing Trees by dibko
• Hit FX Winding Down by Motion_S
• Lightning Strike by nissse 
• River Summer by Klankbeeld
• Snake by Julian_Eftei 
• Water Splash 1 by lwdickens 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, join GFC's Johnny Sabo and Kris Butler as they reflect on their first months in new leadership roles. From years of field experience to guiding the agency from the top, they share how their roots in forestry shape the way they lead today, as well as provide a recap from the recent legislative session, and what it means for the future of forestry in Georgia.

Find us online:

-Website: https://gatrees.org/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

John Sabo
Director and State Forester
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Kris Butler
Deputy Director
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:

YouTube Audio Library - 

• Open and Closed by Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz & Tone Seeker
• Sunrise from a Moonbeam by Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz & Tone Seeker
• Arm Wrestler by National Sweetheart
• Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe

Freesound.org Attributions - 

• Airplanes by kevp888 
• Chainsaw by ItsTheGoodstuff 
• Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield 
• Dog Triple Bark by crazymonke9 
• Door Slam 1 by bennstir 
• Fireplace by inchadney 
• Football Crowd by Quistard 
• Gavel Double by zerolagtime
• Good Morning by barrigan
• Hammering by kentdavies959
• Helicopter Spraying Herbicide by Benboncan 
• Keyboard by George Hopkins
• Open Can by MakoFo 
• Quick, Bouncy, Happy, Bright Melody by AlmightyPsyche
• Radio Click 4 by ERH
• Shiny Object by sonically_sound
• Tabletop Clock Ticking by ycbcr 
• Water Splash 1 by lwdickens 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, join GFC's Wendy Burnett and SCAD's Scott Linzey and Kent Knowles as they share all the details on our amazing Georgia Arbor Day tree portrait partnership and special event at the Georgia State Capitol!

Click here to watch the highlight video of the event!

Find us online:

-Website: https://gatrees.org/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Wendy Burnett
Director of Public Relations
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Scott Linzey, Vice President of SCAD SERVE
Kent Knowles, Associate Chair of Fine Arts, SCAD Atlanta

For more information on the Savannah College of Art and Design and SCAD SERVE - please visit:

-The University for Creative Careers | SCAD
-SCAD SERVE - Initiatives | SCAD

Credits:

YouTube Audio Library - 

• Come Along by Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz & Tone Seeker
• Sail on Stranger by Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz & Tone Seeker
• Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe

Freesound.org Attributions - 

• Baseball Hit and Crowd Cheer by AmishRob 
• Fireplace by inchadney 
• Large Crown In building Walla by jimruss68
• Shiny Object by sonically_sound
• Windy Pine Forest (Soft) by jgrzinich 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, join GFC Fire Management Officers Chad Brackin and Jason Squires as they reflect on the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, share their first-hand accounts of the storm and provide an update on how their communities are recovering.  

For more information on Hurricane Helene - please visit:
Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance | Georgia Forestry Commission

Find us online:

-Website: https://gatrees.org/
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Chad Brackin
Fire Management Officer, Region 3
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Jason Squires
Fire Management Officer, Region 5
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:
Freesound.org Attributions - 

• Ambulance by Samdrup 
• Chainsaw by ItsTheGoodstuff
• Clattering Metal File Against Metal Box by F.M.Audio 
• Dialing on an iPhone by pfranzen 
• Dog Triple Bark by crazymonke9 
• Dog Running Up and Past, Panting by Trashcan_Studios 
• Electric Wire by Glaneur de sons
• Fire Alarm Testing by jppi_Stu 
• Fire In Woodburning Stove by Benboncan 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, join GFC's Seth Hawkins and David Long as we celebrate Georgia Arbor Day with a discussion on the benefits of planting native tree species, the dangers of planting invasive species, and how we can show love to Georgia's largest trees!

For more information on tree planting, species selection, or our Champion Tree Program - please visit:
www.gatrees.org 

Find us on socials:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Seth Hawkins
Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission
ISA Certified Arborist
[email protected]

David Long
Urban and Community Forestry Specialist
Champion Tree Program Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission
ISA Certified Arborist
[email protected]

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Fun in the Sun by Chris Haugen
- Trimmed and Taught by Dan Lebowitz

Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Space Rocket Flyby by Robinhood76
- Keyboard by MattRuthSound
- Electric Wire by Glaneur de sons 
- Gardening Sheers by ryanlouis 
- Cha Ching by Lucish
- Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_Dolman 
- Water Splash by lwdickens 
- Gardening Sheers by ryanlouis 
- Cha Ching by Lucish

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today's episode, join GFC's Troy Clymer and Ryan Phillips as they break down the findings of our Hurricane Helene Timber Impact Assessment, share advice for affected landowners, and detail cost-share opportunities provided by our partners as well as the state of Georgia.

For more information on the Hurricane Helene and any of the programs mentioned in today's episode - please visit:
Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance | Georgia Forestry Commission


Find us on socials:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Troy Clymer
Forest Management Chief
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Ryan Phillips
Associate Chief of Forest Management/Cost-Share Coordinator 
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Rainy Sundays by The 126ers
- Vault by TrackTribe
- Tupelo Train by Chris Haugen
- Twilight Train by Dan Lebowitz

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's episode is all about treecycling through Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation's Bring One for the Chipper Event! Join GFC's Seth Hawkins and KGBF's Megan Whitehead as they share the history behind the event, the benefits of recycling your Christmas tree, and how you can participate on Jan 4th!

For more information on the Bring One for the Chipper Event - please visit:
www.kgbf.org/bring-one-for-the-chipper


Find us on socials:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Seth Hawkins
Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission
ISA Certified Arborist
[email protected]
www.gatrees.org

Meagan Whitehead
Program and Affiliate Support Manager
Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation
www.kgbf.org
www.facebook.com/keepgeorgiabeautifulfoundation/
www.instagram.com/keepgeorgiabeautifulfoundation/
www.linkedin.com/company/keep-georgia-beautiful-foundation/

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Deck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod 
- Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny
- Home for the Holidays by Chris Haugen 


Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Decorating Christmas Tree by phantastonia
- Throwing Trash Away by btherad2000 
- Keyboard by MattRuthSound
- Water Splash 1 by lwdickens 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's episode is all about reforestation! Join GFC's Jeff Fields and Anita Johnson as they guide you through a typical year for our reforestation team, what makes our seedlings special, and the importance of growing seedlings for a greener future. 

For more information on reforestation - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

To order GFC seedlings, please visit our seedlings store: www.gaseedlings.org

Find us on socials:
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaTrees

Jeff Fields
Reforestation Chief
Flint River Nursery
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Anita Johnson
Nursery Supervisor
Arrowhead Seed Orchard
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Crops by Telecasted
- Gold in Them Hills by Nathan Moore
- There are Chirping Birdies in my Soul by Reed Mathis

Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Turkeys Gobbling in Barn by DrDufus
- Calculating by freedomfightervictor 
- Woods Ambience in Missouri by felix.blume 
- Winter Winds by UrsaDaBear 
- Pulls Out Plant by WxLMusic365
- Cha Ching by Lucish_
- Sprinklers on a Playground in Summer by VlatkoBlazek 
- Bug Eating Plants by Samantha Dolman 
- Stream River Water Up Close by jackthemurray 
- Shaking a Small Quince Tree by Anthousai 
- Shaking a Bush or Plant by RuonVNiekerk
- Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic 
- Clipping with Garden Scissors by HandroMyburg 
- Keyboard by MattRuthSound