Resources
…plan development with green infrastructure in mind Community Planning, Green Infrastructure PDF Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145…
FAQs
…cubic feet per second, or two tons per second! Learn more. Urban & Community Forestry As a homeowner, how can I take care of my trees? Healthy trees are valuable…
Timber Security
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by…
Arson Investigations
…and can be accessed through their website. PDF Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 External Website…
Law Enforcement
…Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 External Website House Bill 790 2014 bill authorizing GFC Forestry Investigators to enforce laws related to the protection, security, conservation, and sale…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…Hurricane Michael – Forest Landowner Relief Program Meeting (Bainbridge Part 1) Video 1 of 5 – Video footage of Bainbridge Meeting, 01/23/19 (broken into five sections) External Website Hurricane Michael…
Timber Security Law Fact Sheet
Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and forest resources in the state of Georgia
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
Submitted by the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation As the holidays wind down, you may find yourself in a spirit of renewal. Perhaps you craft a list of resolutions or set…
