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

The Georgia Forestry Forum

The Georgia Forestry Forum
19. How Healthy Forests Protect Clean Water with Scott Thackston and Bert Earley
Jul 30, 2025 Season 2 Episode 7
Georgia Forestry Commission

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. 


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Bert Earley
Water Quality Specialist
Georgia Forestry Commission
bearley@gfc.state.ga.us


Scott Thackston
Water Quality Program Coordinator
Georgia Forestry Commission
sthackston@gfc.state.ga.us


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