The Georgia Forestry Forum

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.

The Georgia Forestry Forum is a science podcast hosted by Georgia Forestry Commission, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Georgia Forestry Commission hosts The Georgia Forestry Forum, a science show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  31. Forestry Goes High-Tech: Drones, Data, and the Tools Changing the Woods

  Sep 30, 202640 minS3

  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 respond faster, make better decisions, identify forest health threats, and tackle challenges on the ground, proving there’s a lot more technology in the woods than you might think. 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 Thomas Barrett Forest Protection Chief Georgia Forestry Commission tbarrett@gfc.state.ga.us Paul McDaniel Forest Health Coordinator Georgia Forestry Commission pmcdaniel@gfc.state.ga.us RT Lumpkin Prescribed Fire Center Coordinator Georgia Forestry Commission rlumpkin@gfc.state.ga.us Matthew Mrizek Staff Forester, Dixon Memorial State Forest Georgia Forestry Commission mmrizek@gfc.state.ga.us Credits: YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe Lazy Boy Blues by Unicorn Heads A Trip Around the Moon by Unicorn Heads Modern Situations by Unicorn Heads Sweet Release by Dan Lebowitz Freesound.org Attributions - Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_Dolman Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield Deep Cinematic Impact by MeijstroAudio Digital Wildfire by vekoN Keyboard by MattRuthSound Medium Sized Propellor Plane by soundslikewillem Radio Click 4 by ERH Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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  Episode #6

  29. The Biggest Mistakes People Make in the Woods with Troy Clymer and Jeff Kastle

  Jul 31, 202647 minS3

  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, and simple steps that can help landowners protect their investment and become better stewards of their land. 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 Troy Clymer Chief of Forest Management Georgia Forestry Commission tclymer@gfc.state.ga.us Jeff Kastle Management Forester, Region II Georgia Forestry Commission jkastle@gfc.state,ga.us Credits: YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe Birdseye Blues by Chris Haugen Sunrise From a Moonbeam by Dan Lebowitz Country Sky by Telecasted Freesound.org Attributions - Birds at Bells Bend by food4sparrows Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_Dolman Cha Ching by Lucish_ Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield Deep Cinematic Impact by MeijstroAudio Digital Wildfire by vekoN Dog Triple Bark by crazymonke9 Keyboard by MattRuthSound Magic Fireball by JoelAudio Medium Sized Propellor Plane by soundslikewillem Phone Ringing by AUDACITIER Quail Call by dobroide The Sound of Ice During Melting by dibko Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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  Episode #5

  28. Answering the Call: Stories from GFC Dispatchers with Ashlee Booth and Rebecca Waller

  Jun 25, 202641 minS3

  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 define one of the most fast-paced, high-stakes roles in the entire agency. Find Georgia Forestry Commission online: Website: https://gatrees.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees Ashlee Booth Central Response Center Manager Georgia Forestry Commission abooth@gfc.state.ga.us Rebecca Waller Southern Response Center Manager Georgia Forestry Commission rwaller@gfc.state.ga.us Credits: YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe The Painted Night by National Sweetheart Rolin by Lauren Duski You Are The Only by Tracktribe Freesound.org Attributions - Blackbird Fly By by acclivity Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield Deep Cinematic Impact by MeijstroAudio Dial by CGEffex Dialing on an iPhone by pfranzen Digital Wildfire by vekoN Medium Sized Propellor Plane by soundslikewillem Radio Click 4 by ERH Tractor Plowing by Jukar Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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  Episode #4

  27. The Silent Spread: Georgia’s Fight Against Cogongrass with Paul McDaniel & Mark McClure

  Apr 30, 202627 minS3

  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 the treatment options GFC offers to landowners at no cost. Report cogongrass sightings here: Cogongrass In Georgia – Report It | Georgia Forestry Commission Learn more about cogongrass. Find Georgia Forestry Commission online: Website: https://gatrees.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees Paul McDaniel Forest Health Coordinator Georgia Forestry Commission pmcdaniel@gfc.state.ga.us Mark McClure Forest Health Specialist Georgia Forestry Commission mmcclure@gfc.state.ga.us Credits: YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe Mood Ring by National Sweetheart Swampland by Chris Haugen Where I Stand (Ft. Anahita Skye) by Blue Deer Freesound.org Attributions - Birds at Bells Bend_01 by food4sparrows Bug Eating Plants by Samantha_Dolman Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield Dialing on an iPhone by pfranzen Digital Wildfire by vekoN Dramatic Organ, A by InspectorJ Jar of Nails by PaulPauwels Keyboard by MattRuthSound Sleigh Bells Sound Effect by GowlerMusic Sword Slice 23 by Black Snow Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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  Episode #3

  26. Stronger Together: Equipping Rural Georgia to Fight Fire with Justin Brown & Charles Wasdin

  Mar 26, 202633 minS3

  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 strengthens response capabilities and the critical partnership between wildland firefighters and structure firefighters that helps protect communities across Georgia. Resources discussed: Rural Fire Defense Program | Georgia Forestry Commission Georgia Forestry Commission Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program (VFA) Find Georgia Forestry Commission online: Website: https://gatrees.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatrees/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GaTrees Justin Brown Rural Fire Defense Coordinator Georgia Forestry Commission djbrown@gfc.state.ga.us Charles Wasdin Fire Chief Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Fire and Rescue (912) 375-6699 Credits: YouTube Audio Library - Duck in the Alley by Tracktribe Come On Out by Dan Lebowitz Running It Down by Everet Almond Too Late Now by Go By Ocean Freesound.org Attributions - Cha Ching by Lucish_ Cinematic Impact Boom by Universfield Digital Wildfire by vekoN Keyboard by MattRuthSound Radio Click by ERH Have ideas, feedback, or questions? Let us know!

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