Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…the fire rekindled. Pers on responsible shall be liable for any resulting damage to adjacent properties. This clarifies that the person who is burning is responsible and accountable for damages…
PLT and Me!
…badges. After eating our sack lunches, we spent the afternoon rotating among stations: arts and crafts, sports and games, and Project Learning Tree. I remember looking at tree cookies –…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Forest Management & Conservation
…encourages landowners to obtain a Forest Management Plan from a professional forester. A Forest Stewardship Plan is a management plan that gives recommendations to enhance all resources on the property…
Forest Certification Programs
…each has been approved and endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Does GFC recommend certification? GFC neither recommends nor discourages forest certification. We do encourage…
Wildfire Prevention
…teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to prevent losses External Website Georgia State Wildfires 2012 to Present View interactive map of…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…about obtaining burn permits, contact your local GFC office more information. Tractor & Bulldozer Rates Changes to the Tractor & Bulldozer rates go into effect on October 1, 2022. Monitor…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
A CWPP provides a community with a road map to reduce wildfire risks. The plan identifies strategic sites and methods for risk reduction and structural protection projects across jurisdictional boundaries….
Timber Products
…within 6 months of inoculation and lasts up to 5 years on oak. Production per log ranges from 2-4 pounds (fresh). Chemical Products Every part of a tree has a…
Georgia Grown
…a Georgia Grown member links your business to a powerful, statewide community that includes producers, processors, distributors and consumers. Buying Georgia Grown forest products supports the state’s economy, encourages local…
