Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…wildfire, and their presence disrupts the ecology. Though people can never fully protect their homes against wildfires, you can take steps to reduce the risk. Current issues in the wildland-urban…
Economic
…healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more. PDF Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes and behaviors. Urban greening contributes to…
Ecosystem Services
…Lucas, Frances Irwin, Monika Zurek and Neville Ash and Paul West – March 2008 External Website Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes…
Prescribed Burn
…fuels burning techniques NOTE: From May 1 – September 30, a Georgia EPD burn ban is in effect in 54 Georgia counties, when increases in ground level ozone may create…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…this Task Force into a collective effort to detect and eradicate this plant form our State. Anyone suspecting they have seen cogongrass should contact their local GFC office. A GFC…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…a place to escape and reconnect with nature.” Prescribed Fire Awareness Week is recognized annually during the first week in February by land managers in Georgia, from private landowners to…
2016 Savannah Clean Warter Fund Summary
Overview of the project to protect the water supply for communities and businesses along the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina.
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…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…below the fall line and in the market for slash pine, you’ll want to choose the Super Select Premium Slash, which is not only a fast grower, but also has…
