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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's topic is Leaf Watch 2024! Join GFC's Stasia Kelly and Ben Cobb for a discussion on fall leaf change, including recommended routes and travel tips for experiencing the fall foliage in North Georgia!

Note: This episode was recorded prior to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. 

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

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

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

Ben Cobb
Management Forester
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- The Slow Rabbit by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Run
- Hickory Hollow by Dan Lebowitz
- Dusty Rhymes by Freedom Trail Studio

Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Large Mountain Stream by CRAFTCREST.com
- Water Splash 1 by lwdickens 
- Dramatic Organ by InspectorJ 
- Waves Sand Beach by klankbeeld
- Ultimate Twinkles by meaganlongley 
- Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic 
- Keyboard by MattRuthSound 
- Wood Snap by zimbot

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today, we have an exciting announcement to share! Join GFC's Wendy Burnett and Becca Turner and Jessica Akins of Oak + Willow Creatives for a discussion on the brand-new Seedlings to Solutions Experience coming to the Georgia National Fair this October 3-13, 2024! This new exhibit is a collaboration between Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Rural's Center, Georgia Forestry Association, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The experience was designed by Oak + Willow Creatives and International Design and Display Group.

For more information on forestry in Georgia - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

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

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

Oak + Willow Creatives
Becca Turner, Managing Director
Jessica Akins, Creative Director
Website: www.owcreatives.co
Contact: [email protected]


Georgia's Rural Center: Georgia's Rural Center
Georgia Department of Agriculture: Georgia Department of Agriculture
Georgia Forestry Association: Georgia Forestry Association
Georgia National Fair: Georgia National Fair

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Juneberry Junction by Chris Haugen
- Dance of the Fireflies by Nathan Moore
- Everything Where It Needs to Be by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum

Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Printer, Very Close by InspectorJ 
- Keyboard SFX by MattRuthSound
- Cha Ching by Lucish
- Marker by badvibezproductionz

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's topic is selling your timber! Join GFC's Troy Clymer and Morgan Cook for an in-depth discussion on how to sell your timber, including a step-by-step breakdown with tips straight from the experts.

For more information on forestry, timber sales and land management - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

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]

Morgan Cook
Field Supervisor, State Lands Forest Management
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- After You by Dan Lebowitz
- All the Fixings by Zachariah Hickman
- Sunshine by Telecasted

Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Keyboard SFX by MattRuthSound
- Spray Paint by therentcollector 
- Foresters, Tractor and Sawing Trees by dibko 
- Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_Dolman 
- Fly Buzz by TeamEnFil 
- Eerie Forest by gregswinford
- Cha Ching by Lucish

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!


Today's topic is teaching forestry and environmental education at a K-12 level! Join GFC's Education Coordinator Chelsea York and educator Sandi Parrish for a discussion on how to inspire a love for the outdoors in your children and students as we transition into a new school year.

For more information on forestry, education and how to get involved - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

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

For more information on Project Learning Tree, visit: Georgia Project Learning Tree (georgiaplt.org)

Chelsea York
Educator Coordinator, Georgia Forestry Commission
Co-Coordinator, Project Learning Tree
[email protected]


Sandi Parrish
Educator of over 30+ years with the Lowndes County Board of Education

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Top of the Morning by TrackTribe
- Everything Where it Needs to Be by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum
- There Are Birdies Chirping In My Soul by Reed Mathis


Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Keyboard SFX by MattRuthSound
- Snake SFX by Gomi
- Fire Fuse Ignite Flame by EminYILDIRIM
- Raking Rocks and Dirt by andersmmg 
- Birds at Bells Bend by food4sparrows 
- iPhone Typing by halimturk
- Marker Medium by badvibezproductionz 

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's topic is the forestry in higher education! Join GFC forester Casey Tudor and April McDaniel of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at UGA for a discussion on what options are available to anyone who is interested in studying forestry at the college level.

For more information on forestry, careers and how to get involved - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

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

Casey Tudor
Forester
Georgia Forestry Commission
[email protected]

April McDaniel
Director of Alumni Services
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia
www.warnell.uga.edu

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
- Birdseye Blues by Chris Haugen
- Reasons To Hope by Reed Mathis
- Take Your Time by Dan Lebowitz

Freesound.org Attributions - 
-Digital Wildfire by autumncheney
-Bonfire Being Lit by samararaine
-Road Construction Heavy Equipment by cognito perceptu
-Cha Ching by lucish
-School Bell by deleted_user_7020630 
-Tambourine Shake Short by beskhu 
-Rim Shot by jmayoff 
-Bathroom Toilet Flushed by FOSSarts 
-Pig Snort by 21100206TM 
-Wild West Guitar by quadraslayer 
-Eagle Sound Effect by GreenW03
-Forest by Antonio Lai
-Busy Office No People Loop by Fupicat
-Driving Ambience by hemogobblin 
-Chopping Logs with an Axe by hadescolossus 
-Road Construction Heavy Equipment by cognito perceptu 
-Writing by thegoose09

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! 

Today's topic is the southern pine beetle! Join GFC's Troy Clymer and Michael Torbett for a discussion on southern pine beetle, how to mitigate the issue, and their predictions on southern pine beetle activity for 2024!

For more information on southern pine beetle, forest health, and how to get involved - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

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]

Michael Torbett
Forest Health Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission   
[email protected]

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
-Top of the Morning by TrackTribe
-Gold in Them Hills by Nathan Moore
-Juneberry Junction by Dan Lebowitz


Freesound.org Attributions - 
-Bell Ping 2 by kwahmah_02 
-Cicada Insects by HarryScary 
-Digital Wildfire by autumncheney
-UAS Drone Flying  by DCPoke 
-Road Construction Heavy Equipment by cognito perceptu
-Plane Taking Off Sound by Pab00.soundking 
-Dialing on an iPhone by pfranzen
-Cha Ching by lucish
-DunDunDun by Simon Lacelle
-Lightning Strike by nissse 
-Marker Medium by badvibezproductionz 
-Money Drop by LeMudCrab 
-Mosquito 03 by dobroide 
-Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic 
-Smush by zimbot
-Squelchy Squirt by DrMinky 
-Spray Bottle by LanDub 
-Thunderstorm with Tornado Sirens by technoc

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's topic is communicating the importance of forestry with our communities! Join Seth Hawkins, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, and Ashley Frasca, host of WSB Radio's Green and Growing on 95.5 us for a discussion on invasive species, urban forestry, and the benefits of trees!

For more information on urban forestry, trees, and how to get involved - please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

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

Listen to Green and Growing hosted by Ashley Frasca on WSB Radio 95.5 Saturday mornings from 6:00-9:00AM!
-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenandgrowingwsb

Credits:
YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
-Top of the Morning by TrackTribe
-Crops by Telecasted
-Seasons by Telecasted


Freesound.org Attributions - 
-Rooster Crow 3 by BenjaminNelan 
-Terrasse Party Voisinage Marseille 2019 by therover 
-Record Scratches by filmsndfx 
-Driving Ambience by hemogobblin 
-Phone Call Click Off by dkcu 
-Busy Office No People Loop by Fupicat 
-Fans Screaming by kevp888 
-Phone Dialing by SamuelGremaud 
-Likes, Thumbs Up by MATRIXXX_
-Yellow Jacket Buzz by alienistcog
-Success by oysterqueen
-Tire Puncture by WaveAdventurer
-Puncture by SamuelGremaud
-Balloon Platzt by kudung 
-Tabletop Clock Ticking, Speed Ramp Down by ycbcr 
-Garden Sheers Cutting by lungimahlaresound 
-Pruning Saw 33 by dobroide 
-Chainsaw by ItsTheGoodstuff 
-Birds at Bells Bend by food4sparrows
-Suspicion by joshaaitken 
-Cha Ching by lucish
-Forest by Antonio Lai
-Forest Dry Leaves Walk by Rempen
-DunDunDun by Simon Lacelle
-Waterfall by Jusufa

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

Today's topic is women in forestry! Join us for a discussion on the importance of International Women's Month and learn more about different career paths that the Georgia Forestry Commission offers.

For more information on careers, and any of the programs mentioned today, please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

Credits:

YouTube Audio Library - 
- Birdseye Blues by Chris Haugen
-Dance of the Fireflies by Nathan Moore
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe
-Quarantine Waltz by Nat Keefe & Hot Buttered Rum


Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Raking Rocks and Dirt SFX by andersmmg
-Garden Shovel SFX by Roulaine
-Keyboard SFX by MattRuthSound
-McCathran Hall Bell SFX by vquesada 
-Crickets SFX by  DisasterServices 
-Phone Dialling SFX by SamuelGremaud 
-Wild West Guitar by quadraslayer 
-Eagle Sound Effect by GreenW03
-Construction Bulldozer Diesel SFX by Rincewind87 
-Truck Honk SFX by kyles
-Airplane Flying Airport SFX by smokinghotdog 
-Distant Chainsaw SFX by FunWithSound 
-Knife Scrape SFX by draftcraft 

Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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.

Today's topic is all things Georgia Arbor Day! Join us for a discussion on the importance of Arbor Day and learn more about how you can participate in this year's festivities.

For more information on Georgia Arbor Day, tree planting, and any of the programs mentioned today, please visit our website: www.gatrees.org

Special thanks to Mary Lynne Beckley of the Georgia Tree Council for participating in today's episode. For more information on the Georgia Tree Council, please visit: www.gatreecouncil.org


Credits: 

YouTube Audio Library - 
- Take Your Time by Dan Lebowitz
-Reason to Hope by Reed Mathis
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe


Freesound.org Attributions - 
- Cha Ching SFX by Lucish_
- Raking Rocks and Dirt SFX by andersmmg
-Garden Shovel SFX by Roulaine
-Keyboard SFX by MattRuthSound

Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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. 

Today's topic is safe burning practices! As Fall begins and we start to experience more dry cool weather, it's important to make sure you're following the right steps when burning any vegetative debris. We'll share some best tips and tricks to follow to ensure you and your community remain safe from any fires caused by escaped debris burning. 

For more information on safe burning practices, wildfires, and any of the programs mentioned today, please visit our website: https://gatrees.org/ 




Credits: 

YouTube Audio Library - 
- Duck in the Alley by TrackTribe

Freesound.org - 
- Cha Ching SFX by Lucish_
- Branch or Stick Snapping SFX by TheScarlettWitch89
- Victory Fanfare SFX by humanoide9000
- Hose Water SFX by KodyTron
- Raking Rocks and Dirt SFX by andersmmg
- Dialing on an iPhone SFX by pfranzen
- Double Cough SFX by Joe DeShon
- Smoke SFX by ilame