GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…defined impact on COVID-19 transmission, complications or severity. We have been in ongoing communication on this issue with Georgia’s air quality regulators, the Environmental Protection Division of DNR, and with…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…year for Firewise mitigation work in our communities. Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division Summer Burn Ban ends on September 30, which means more people using outdoor burning as a tool around…
GFC Centennial
…founded for the “protection, propagation, and the planting of useful trees.” By 1880, Georgia ranked first in the South in total lumber production, and in 1888, like-minded forest leaders collaborated…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…of creatures. And that cypress-kneed swamp – Bembry prefers “mill pond” – is filled with bass, bream, catfish and white perch. “I’ve always had a very strong environmental ethic. It…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…a forest management tool to support a myriad of environmental benefits. “The Georgia Forestry Commission has a clear, strategic vision for fire in our state,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…more vivid yellows and reds while oak and hickory are near peak and displaying dull browns and yellows. Overall, total color change is around 95% as overlooks and ridges have…
Timber Harvest Notifications
…system for timber harvesting is vital for the security of Georgia’s $36.3 billion forest products industry. Additional requirements: Increases the allowable fine for failure to comply from $500 to $1500….
Forest Industry
Our numbers speak for themselves. One of the top exporters nationwide in 2019 for wood, wood fuel, and wood pellets $36.3 billion – total impact of the forest industry on…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a consulting forester…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
