GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
For the second consecutive year, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s list of the state’s 500 Most Influential Leaders. The magazine’s website describes … Continue Reading →
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on … Continue Reading →
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia North Georgia weather conditions may feel invigorating, but the Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a warning about the area’s increased risk … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for November 1st, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 5 11-1-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 5 11-1-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC Leaf … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 25th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 4 10-25-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 4 10-25-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC Leaf … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 18th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 3 10-18-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 3 10-18-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 11th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 2 10-11-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 2 10-11-2023 North Central Georgia 2023 GFC … Continue Reading →
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 … Continue Reading →
Leaf Watch Report for October 4th, 2023
Northeast Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NE GA Week 1 10-04-2023 Northwest Georgia: 2023 GFC Leaf Watch Report NW GA Week 1 10-04-2023 … Continue Reading →
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
By Frank Sorrells, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief The annual ban on outdoor burning in 54 Georgia counties (mostly in the northern part of the state) was recently lifted. Pending … Continue Reading →
