SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…“best of the best.” Employees in Camilla-based Area 9 have been recognized as GFC’s Statewide Area of the Year for FY23. “You’ve heard the saying, ‘there is no I in…

State Managed Forests

…is a Wildlife Management Area that allows archery hunting only. Broxton Rocks Forest 350 acres State land tract Coffee County Waycross office: (912) 287-4915 The GFC manages Broxton Rocks Forest…

Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards

…“Area of the Year” award. The annual honor is given by the GFC’s Forest Protection Department, which manages wildfire readiness throughout the state. Criteria were measured in the categories of…

Resources

…24-hour fire danger forecast Burn Permits Page on GFC Website Forecast Fire Danger Rating for the Co-Op Area Forecasted weather conditions and fire danger ratings for the Co-Op Area (Oakland…

Ask The Arborist

…time tested method for reducing energy use. PDF SCFP Area Map – Sept 2021 SCFP Area Map by County PDF Tree Risk Management Trees provide a host of benefits, but…

Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

…of equipment and facilities maintenance while keeping agency costs at a minimum. They provided support for construction projects at other GFC units and assisted with area firebreak and prescribed fire…

Conservation Woodland Program

…treatments and assistance. Please reach out to your local forester if you have any concerns with the health of your forest. Forest Health Guide Invasive Species Identification and Control Invasions…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…Person responsible on-site until the fire is extinguished R – Reasonable precautions – Tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire. Some examples are: tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire….

Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

…preparations. Choosing a real tree vs. an artificial tree is a decision each family has to make. Here are a few reasons I feel choosing a real tree is best:…