Prescribed Fire Advisories
…Gilmer, Lumpkin and Union Nick Peters (770) 530-6205 March 3, 2020 Glynn and McIntosh Jacob Rease (912) 506-8255 March 2, 2020 Liberty and McIntosh Blaine Tyler (912) 506-8372 March 1,…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. It’s been a trying time for us all. The challenges and restrictions caused by COVID-19 have had far-reaching effects, yet we recognize…
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. For customers who may need to reach out to GFC for burn permits or service requests, please contact us by telephone for…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Above 3000’ oaks are starting to transition from light green to pale yellow to red, and are giving some of these vistas a real feel that the big change is…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…some color and occasionally you find some really good color. I think we took a step backwards by a week at least due to the storm but the good news…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Weather conditions have been ideal this year for creating a busy prescribed burn season. Landowners across the state are taking advantage of…
Pine Bark Beetles
…between the species, all Ips beetles are similar in appearance and are easily distinguished from other bark beetles. The rear end of their abdomens is scooped out and spined (four…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…fire and woodlands/structures; sunrise to sunset time frame; person on site responsible until fire is extinguished; and reasonable precautions to prevent escaped fire. As always, household garbage and man-made waste…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
Written by Clay Chatham | Chief Pilot Georgia Forestry Commission, Air Operations Unit One of the more difficult realities I have had to face in my life is the fact…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…changes. “The changes to the law really strengthen the prevention of wildfires caused by escaped yard debris burning,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Part of the new law…
