County Contacts
Foresters and rangers all across Georgia are trained to provide homeowners and landowners with a wide array of services. You can select your county to get the contact information for…
Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
…2004 with Florida following closely behind in 2005. This nonnative invasive insect/disease complex quickly spread across eleven Southern States (Mississippi 2009, Alabama 2011, North Carolina 2011, Arkansas 2015, Louisiana 2014,…
Georgia Census 2020
…services. That directly impacts our hospitals, schools, highways, fire departments and much, much more. It will affect your family. It will affect your life. If you’ve worried that the process…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
…nature services to the state. The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was established in 1921, when the State Board of Forestry was created to protect Georgia’s forest resources. The 2021 resolution…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
As of July 1, 2021, changes go into effect regarding the legal responsibilities of Georgia landowners burning outdoor yard debris. Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…new insight into how fragile and precious life is and why it is so important to protect. My own husband and son were on my mind and that really resonated…
Needlecast in Pines
…dropping or a fungal disease that can affect needle health. This spring, landowners in north Georgia (mostly central and east) reported large numbers of “dying” pine trees. In reality, there…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Wed: Closed Thu: Closed Fri: 9AM-6PM Sat: 9AM-6PM Sun: 1PM-6PM Thompson’s Tree Farm Jerry/ Eyi Shang 1829 Prospect Road Lawrenceville, GA, 30043 Phone: 770-513-2552 County: Gwinnett Exit 115 off I-85…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…envision healthy forests for a more sustainable future. OUR MISSION – We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources. GFC works to promote, protect and…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…months will determine how good of a season we can expect. Multiple moderate to severe storms will lead to premature leaf fall and less overall color. Leaf retention has been…
