Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…Director Tim Lowrimore. “This is a great opportunity for communities to come together and support the many benefits trees deliver, including storm water uptake, cooling shade, homes for wildlife, and…
Environmental
…gallons of water in an hour. This important function of trees and canopy cover allows communities to spend less money developing additional stormwater management infrastructure. Many municipalities are now charging…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…harvesters a uniform format for providing counties or cities that require harvest notification the information they need. Information such as harvest site location, public road ingress, and egress points, landowner…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…at 2022 and preparing for new initiatives that will deliver value to Georgia and its forestry community. 2022 has been an incredible year at the Georgia Forestry Commission! We have…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…honors went to the Grady/Thomas Unit, where wildfire equipment readiness and landowner service scores were exemplary. Unit personnel also completed 14 special projects including repairs to state facilities and heavy…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources, the teams were commended for their willingness to assist in storm recovery efforts and the pride they possess in their jobs….
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources, the teams were commended for their willingness to assist in storm recovery efforts and the pride they possess in their jobs….
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…
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…
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…
