The Georgia Forestry Forum

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

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

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

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 D

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. Welc

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 Georgi

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 explo

24. GFC Today: Fighting Fire, Protecting Forests, Serving Georgia with Wendy Burnett and John Sabo

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC's Director and State Forester Johnny Sabo and Public Relations Director Wendy Burnett unveil the Geor

23. Saluting Service: Meet GFC’s 2025 Firefighter and Forester of the Year

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, we’re saluting service as GFC Media Relations Specialist Stasia Kelly sits down with our recently announced 20

22. From Pine to Products: Georgia's Forest Industry at Work with Devon Dartnell and Dru Preston

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! It’s National Forest Products Week! In today’s episode, join GFC’s Devon Dartnell and Druid Preston as they break down how a tiny

21. Fall Fire Forecast: What You Can Do to Stay Safe and Prevent Wildfires with Thomas Barrett and Chris Henderson

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! In today’s episode, GFC’s Thomas Barrett and Chris Henderson break down what to expect this fall fire season and why wildfire risk

20. From Georgia to Alaska: How GFC’s Incident Management Team Responds to Disasters Nationwide

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 T

19. How Healthy Forests Protect Clean Water with Scott Thackston and Bert Earley

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 forest

18. Georgia’s Great Outdoors: Managed with Heart, Made for Adventure with Aurora Geoghagan and Brandon Merz

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

17. Strong Roots, Steady Growth: Leadership and Legislation Insights with John Sabo and Kris Butler

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

16. Nature on Canvas: Honoring Georgia's Trees Through Art with Wendy Burnett and SCAD's Scott Linzey and Kent Knowles

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

15. Helene's Aftermath: Stories from the Front Lines with Chad Brackin and Jason Squires

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 anniver

14. Plant This, Not That: Arborist's Advice for Choosing the Right Trees with Seth Hawkins and David Long

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 be

13. Hurricane Helene Timber Impact and Recovery Advice with Troy Clymer and Ryan Phillips

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 Tim

12. Bring One For The Chipper Event with Seth Hawkins and Meagan Whitehead

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! Jo