New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…is a real step forward for the safety and protection of Georgians and our forest resources,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Our agency is using the latest technology…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…privet, Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose, Bradford pear, and kudzu. These species outcompete native plants and provide less nutritious food for migrating birds and other wildlife. Removing and treating invasive plant…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…11AM-6PM Thu: 11AM-6PM Fri: 11AM-6PM Sat: 9AM-6PM Sun: 9AM-6PM Berry’s Christmas Tree Farm Chuck Berry 70 Mt. Tabor Road Covington, GA, 30014 Phone: 770-786-5833 County: Newton I-20 Exit 88 (Almon…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…largest acres of timber damage,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “The report shows that storms rated EF-2 or higher created timber damage that will likely require salvage harvesting…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…state,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “The GFC and EPD carefully monitor air quality indices and will continue to do so wherever prescribed fire is permitted.” For more…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…honored that our ‘best of the best’ had an opportunity to be congratulated in the Georgia House and Senate and by Governor Brian Kemp,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…as documented in the “2018 Economic Benefits of Forestry in Georgia” report. “The state’s forest industry supports more than 148,000 jobs in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams,…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…Georgia’s Forests” details the condition of the state’s 24-million acres of forestland. It outlines the numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits of Georgia’s forests and details specific challenges to the…
