Dublin resident named new Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has announced the promotion of Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has announced the promotion of Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator.

According to a GFC news release, this position is integral to maintaining the health and sustainability of Georgia’s abundant forest resources.

“Michael’s education and career have fully prepared him for this important role,”  Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore said. “We’re excited to bring his expertise to Georgia landowners and residents who are impacted directly by the health of our state’s forests.”

Torbett’s journey in forestry began with his Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Georgia in 2008. His career includes work in forest inventory and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) across the Northwest and Southeast United States. He joined the Georgia Forestry Commission in 2013 as a management forester and has since held several critical roles within the agency, including District Forest Health Coordinator and GIS Specialist.

Torbett has been a member of various committees, including the Southern Group of State Foresters GIS Committee, Storm Damage Assessment Committee and the Pine Beetle Prediction Trapping Working Group and has also served on the Statesboro City Tree Board.

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