Fire Prevention Week 2020
…their homes, and increasing the wildfire ignition potential. The annual leaf change/drop adds a substantial amount of available fuels in our forests and around our homes. With cooler temperatures, we…
RX Burn Trailer Flyer
A trailer containing tools which supplement and assist landowners in conducting safe prescribed burning is now available for rent through the Georgia Forestry Commission. The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association initiated the idea to provide local forestland managers with professional equipment needed to conduct safer and more efficient prescribed burns. The trailer and tools are also used at training events for private landowners.
Spring Tree Care
…Water Your Trees. A GFC “Ask the Arborist” video about watering is also available here: Ask the Arborist Series: Best Watering Practices. Spring can also be a good time to…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…like urban development. By acknowledging these challenges and helping forest owners navigate available markets while managing for sustainability, we can help landowners keep their forests economically viable and intact. So,…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…up to 50% flat rate cost share for eligible costs, plus annual per acre rental payments. Contract Length 10-15 years Application Process The Farm Service Agency (FSA) makes CRP available…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…# # Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore will be available for virtual interviews on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Contact Wendy Burnett to schedule….
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…to sunset time frame; person on site responsible until fire is extinguished; and reasonable precautions to prevent escaped fire. Numerous resources are available here on our GFC website to help…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…are dictated by vegetative fuel, weather conditions, wildfire activity and fire suppression resource availability. Level 5 is the highest level on the fire activity scale, and July 14 is the…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…on its website. Daily forecasts, fire danger maps and comprehensive fire weather information are available at: http://weather.gfc.state.ga.us/Maps.aspx. Prospective burners may also call their GFC county office for information and assistance….
