FY24 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information
This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners.
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…just now transitioning to red so expect to see more of these before the fall is done. Beech- the star of the week with many American beech in shades from…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…of safety. Call 911 for assistance the moment a fire escapes or conditions change to make a dangerous scenario likely. There is no shame in being proactive for safety’s sake….
Georgia Senate Bill 119 12-6-90
1 To amend Code Section 12-6-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
2 permit required for burning woods, lands, marshes, or other flammable vegetation, and
3 exceptions, so as to except certain yard waste from permitting; to provide for related matters;
4 to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…fire and woodlands/structures; sunrise to sunset time frame; person on site responsible until fire is extinguished; and reasonable precautions to prevent escaped fire. As always, household garbage and man-made waste…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…than 3500 wildfires are recorded in our state, and most of them got their start in the same way. Escaped debris burning. It’s not that anyone deliberately intends to do…
Timber Harvest Notifications
…changes to OCGA 12-6-24 came out of HB 897 passed in 2020. The specifics within 897 were developed by a timber harvest ordinance working group put together by the Georgia…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…is vital for the security of Georgia’s $36.3 billion forest industry.” Changes to Official Code of Georgia 12-6-24 came out of a Georgia House of Representatives bill passed in 2020….
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…for animals, you can certainly grow food for yourself! We provide documents and external links to assist with recommendations for best-growing selections and soil amendments for optimal outcomes. With the…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…to fame possible. Wise stewardship of Georgia’s forests is the foundation of the $39.1 billion forest products sector, which is why Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized in Georgia from…
