Leaf Watch Report for November 6th, 2024

…right on Hwy 157. Turn right on Scenic Hwy 189 (or continue on Hwy 136 to Cloudland Canyon State Park). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock…

Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia


* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…

GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update

communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30

* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…

Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires

…between May and December of that year. “Georgia Forestry Commission personnel worked very closely with a number of partner agencies during the investigation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Law…

Forestry Services Contractors Directory

Search by Company Name, Contact Info, Service Area or Specific Services , , Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? Pesticide Applicator? , , Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? Pesticide…

Georgia Arbor Day

…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…