Ecosystem Services
…benefits to society. These public goods provide the basis for sustainable economies, communities, and livelihoods, but have no recognized economic value in the marketplace. The vital contributions of ecosystem services…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
Eligibility Landowners, leaseholders, hunting clubs, wildlife organizations, government entities, and others committed to managing right-of-ways for wildlife are eligible. Eligible right-of-ways include: Georgia Power, Georgia Transmission, MEAG Power, Savannah Electric,…
“Wildfires in Georgia”
…whereas Georgia averages about 3,500. Georgia does have a “wildfire season,” however, and it runs from February through May. It can also be hazardous. Newnan recently had a 39-acre fire…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…approximately 10000 acres in the West Central Georgia area in FY24. Sign-Up Period: FY24 Applications will be accepted between 1/2/2024 – 3/31/2024. We anticipate the initiative will pay between $8.00…
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
…on February 15, 2017. Twenty-one fires took place on Fort Benning and 13 on private landowners’ property, burning approximately 500 acres. According to Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Chief Brian…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…will venture out, wearing masks no doubt, to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas tree…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2022 Local landscapes come alive in springtime with beautiful buds, sprouts, and flowers. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) forest health specialists are requesting, however, we “be…
Carbon Registry
…energy flows. Some sections of this document end with a sub-section titled Commentary. The commentary sections are non-mandatory and are included to inform the user of background information, provide references…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…to the brave men and women of the Georgia Forestry Commission for sharing their time and expertise,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “Many states have come to our aid in…
