GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
* 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…
My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands
Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…these species comprise a small percentage of forest composition outside low-lying areas. However, with the expected precipitation for Wednesday/Thursday, we should see enough rain to take the stress off the…
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.
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
…ongoing and more charges are likely. Hudson has been released on bond. For more information about timber security and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. # # #…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…acres, and assisted with Hurricane Michael relief and GFC seed collection and cone shed activities. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org. # # #…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
* 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…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…resources give us in summer and all year long.” For more information about the burn ban, the many benefits of trees and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…between May and December of that year. “Georgia Forestry Commission personnel worked very closely with a number of partner agencies during the investigation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Law…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…at: http://weather.gfc.state.ga.us/Maps.aspx. Prospective burners may also call their GFC county office for information and assistance. For more information about safe burning and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
