Resources

…of Trees, Learn & Explore, Research & Fact Sheets PDF Climate Action Reserve A helpful source of information for Forest Offset Project Standards and Protocols. Carbon Sequestration External Website Clinch…

FAQs

…basis and pay rates are set according to their level of qualifications and commitment. For information about supplemental firefighters, contact the local county unit. For dispatchers and other part-time opportunities,…

Carbon Sequestration

…branches, and leaves. Wood products that are harvested from forests also provide long-term storage of carbon. Georgia Carbon Sequestration Registry & Carbon Offsets Businesses that emit carbon can “offset” the…

Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires

…a fine of up to $50,000. Investigators began examining suspicious fires in the Lower Hartley Bridge area beginning in May of 2015. Thirty-one arson fires were set in the area…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

…person are encouraged. Nominations will be shared via social media, including Facebook (The Grove), Twitter (@plantyourlegacy; #greatamericantree #GATC19), and Instagram (@plantyourlegacy). Nominations may also be submitted as an email attachment…

#SpringIntoAction with GFC!

…Commission), twitter (@gatrees) and Instagram (gatrees) pages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a while, we’ll post a theme to inspire you. Then you and your kids and all your…

GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates

…weekly updates are also posted on GFC’s social media channels, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find us at @GaTrees. Live updates with video and photos are scheduled on Fox5 TV’s Thursday…

GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…

Fire Risk Rising Rapidly with Onset of Cold Front

The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger alert for this weekend. A cold front approaching the state will bring winds up to 25 miles per hour, causing…