NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) to deliver these alerts with the latest changes to local U.S. Drought Monitor conditions. Now, NIDIS and NCEI are expanding this climate service by…
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…
Smokey Bear
Smokey Bear programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Please be aware a Smokey Bear program can be canceled at a last minute notice due to…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…area who incurred significant damages and expenses due to the storm. Working with Governor Deal’s office and our sister agencies, GFC devised the Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…from the Governor’s Office makes clear that forestry workers are included as a critical workforce under the guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. This statewide order supersedes and replaces…
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
…Applications are received on a continuous basis with special signup periods for certain initiatives. Get more program details To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…on the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) . Cities and towns can apply for support to map, plan for and manage their urban forests. The care, management and…
Fire Weather
…permit and/or notification. NOTE: Burning Permits are good only for the day they are issued. LEARN MORE For more information about obtaining burn permits, contact your local GFC office more…
Ecosystem Services
…Georgia’s private forests. PDF The Bay Bank Conservation Marketplace Forests for the Bay: Keeping woodlands healthy. External Website USDA Office of Environmental Markets The Office of Environmental Markets (OEM) is…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…employees who kept the agency functioning with efficiency and determination through the unforeseen challenges of 2020. Your service and leadership are hallmarks of this agency. To serve as Director, to…
