15. Helene's Aftermath: Stories from the Front Lines with Chad Brackin and Jason Squires
03/28/25 • 30 min
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
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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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 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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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 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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