Forest Biomass
…harvested during a traditional harvest and not at a separate time, to take advantage of the cost efficiencies. In addition, cost of harvesting volumes of biomass is inversely related to…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Forest Certification
There are several benefits to pursing certification, including: Some Georgia forest product companies show a preference for purchasing certified timber. Regions with more certified forestland attract new industries that require…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…control are options currently being used in Georgia. Historically, these have been used in separate areas. However, combinations of chemical and biological control at the same site are also being…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…Forestry Commission Law Enforcement investigators. On August 4, while investigators were at the scene, 10 additional fires were set. A joint search that utilized GFC aircraft and a canine unit…
Georgia Census 2020
…privacy are protected. Join us at the Georgia Forestry Commission by making your voice count! Click here my2020census.gov/, and spread the word to help your community receive the funding it…
EAB Update (2021)
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first detected in Georgia in 2013 in DeKalb and Fulton Counties and has now been found in 44 counties in Georgia. As of September 2021, there are infestations in 35 states, the District of Columbia and five Canadian provinces. Since 2013, both the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Forestry Commission have followed federal guidelines and restricted the movement of ash materials out of quarantine areas.
Georgia 2021 SPB Aerial Survey Report
Southern pine beetle (SPB) activity was very low across the state in 2021. Above average rainfall throughout the summer maintained healthy tree vigor resulting in very few pine beetle spots. Flights were flown across the state in August and September for a total of 5,509
miles.
Community Forestry Assistance Program
GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.
Firewise USA® Program
…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…
