North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…to keep Georgians and their property safe.” The burn ban will be in effect from May 1-September 30, 2022. The 54 Georgia counties affected are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts,…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…you’re looking for super-fast growing loblollies, the Georgia Giants should be your choice. These seedlings have been rigorously tested and found to produce 71% more volume per acre. If you’re…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…Colquitt and Miller County. In addition, all rangers assisted in training local fire departments in wildland fire suppression tactics and deployed to western wildfires last summer and fall. “The GFC…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…uniform and boot policy – In recognition of rising costs, we implemented the increase of our annual uniform and boot allotment for all employees. Commitment to service in spite of…
4. Tree Planning and Planting Campaign: A Guide for Reforesting Cities and Towns
This document is a guide to reforesting cities and towns.
Certified Tree Professionals
…a number of ways to find a certified arborist in Georgia. Either through reliable word of mouth or through the web page listings of either the International Society of Arboriculture…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…with lengths from 0.5 miles to approximately 17 miles, GFC foresters were dispatched to calculate specific damage to urban, suburban and rural areas. “There were four storms that created the…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette,…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…The 54 counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb,…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…are required of practitioners conducting prescribed and agricultural/land clearing burns. The 54 counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa,…
