Forest Health Archived Resources
…New Ambrosia Beetle Detected (2010 Update) Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak (2017) Thousand Cankers Disease (2010 Update) Wildfire Damage Assessment – West Mims Fire (2017) Back to the Forest Health section….
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…secure a legal burn permit in Georgia is to get one online at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN or by contacting a local office of the GFC. In some cases, a…
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…prompt attention. Georgia’s state cybersecurity team is investigating an online security breach at our agency. No customer information has been compromised at this time, and the team is working diligently…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Director – Georgia Forestry Commission State Forester Individual Responsibilities GFC Board Liaison Serve as the executive secretary and administrative officer to…
Georgia Census 2020
…is time consuming or difficult, don’t! It’s easy to access online and the questionnaire only takes about 10 minutes to complete. It’s safe, secure and confidential and your information and…
GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
It’s not a secret that the Georgia Forestry Commission family is composed of hundreds of men and women who bring a formidable amount of expertise to forest landowners and the…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…annual burn ban will continue to be required to secure a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) before conducting any outside burning. Permits can be requested online at…
Georgia Senate Bill 119 12-6-90
1 To amend Code Section 12-6-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
2 permit required for burning woods, lands, marshes, or other flammable vegetation, and
3 exceptions, so as to except certain yard waste from permitting; to provide for related matters;
4 to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…application period is open May 1 – July 15. *Inflation Reduction Act Subtitle D, Sec. 23003 (a). State and Private Forestry Conservation Programs Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 1. GA Tree…
GA Outdoor Burn Notification System Frequently Asked Questions
GA code section 12-6-90 eliminates the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission when a person, firm,corporation or association intends to burn hand-piled vegetation/yard debris. Important fire prevention precautions for burners, however, were added.