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Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!

Now that planting season has ended, springtime is delivering longer days and warmer temperatures. Trees are waking up for the growing season and their water needs are also waking up. It’s time to start a watering regimen for trees that were planted this or last planting season. Click here to Learn More

Georgia's Timber Harvest Notification System

In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) launches an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. Learn More

Permit System for Prescribed Fire Certified Burners

Certified Burners to request an account to use the Burn Permit System. Learn More

BEST SEEDLINGS in Georgia!!

The GFC Webstore will open on July 1, 2022, for the 2022-2023 Seedlings Season, with a wide selection of pine and hardwood seedlings available. Learn More