Prescribed Burn
…health risks. GFC encourages prescribed burning and will assist as much as possible with this endeavor. There is a fee for burning assistance and the landowner must sign a prescribed…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…provided by mail prior to the program, which will be led by Georgia Forestry Commission instructors who have extensive experience within a wide variety of fire management and natural resource…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…resource in the West Central Georgia area. The Co-Op offers professional advice on many prescribed fire issues. Technical assistance comes in many forms and can be confusing to some landowners….
Invasive Plant Control Program
…comprised of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Georgia. For more than 15 years, members of this…
Ask the Arborist: Root and Soil Disturbance
Steps on how to assess root and soil disturbance and best practices.
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…with the GFC under the Region 5 Foresters. I learned a lot of valuable experience from visiting private landowners and being present on wildfires and prescribed burns to just sitting…
Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we interviewed two of GFC’s female foresters to learn what got them interested in a career in forestry, and…
Disaster Assistance – Federal Programs
USDA is here to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters.
Forest Biomass
…productivity, wildlife habitat, and biodiversity. The GFC manages a forest water quality program and performs compliance surveys on BMPs implementation. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2023-07-25-BiomassSupplierList PDF Analysis of the Feasibility…
Ecosystem Services
…crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety. Green Cities: Good Health Metro nature – including trees, parks, gardens, and natural areas – enhance quality of life in cities and towns. The experience…
