About
Our headquarters is in Dry Branch, Georgia. We also have district and county offices throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state forester. GFC provides…
Careers
Careers at GFC GFC seeks to recruit highly qualified technical, administrative and managerial personnel. We offer challenging work, training opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a pay for performance compensation plan….
Fire Prevention & Suppression
Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris. The law supports Georgians’…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Tree Seedlings
Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…
Timber Security
…complaints, and every complaint is investigated. The priority will always be to protect our landowners and their forest resources by ensuring that credible timber harvest operations occur. Among the duties…
Forest Certification Programs
…Report The Southern Group of State Foresters created an overview document about recommendations for actions with regard to Forest Certification. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
Forest Stewardship Program
A Forest Stewardship management plan can be provided to landowners interested in managing their forestland for purposes such as: timber wildlife habitat recreational opportunities aesthetics soil and water conservation Developing…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…income tax credits. Priority is given to lands that can be effectively protected and managed. Public access is not required, but can be allowed if the landowner chooses. A written…