Prescribed Burn Certification
…will receive a comprehensive study manual and instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. The applicants must pass a written test, have two years of…
Prescribed Burn
A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….
GFC and COVID-19
…any regular services provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission. *We will continue to monitor and adjust to the status of COVID-19 at local, state and federal levels to determine how…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris during the hot summer months because smoke can negatively impact the state’s…
Wood-Using Industries
…state of Georgia. External Website Hurricane Matthew Timber Impact Assessment Georgia (2016) Hurricane Matthew impacted multiple southern states, and all coastal counties of Georgia experienced extreme winds and heavy rain…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…stakeholders and all of our supporters. Thank you for all you’ve done for our agency over the past 12 months. You have helped the Georgia Forestry Commission move forward with…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
A new report shows Georgia’s forest industry continues to deliver strong results for the state’s economy. According to a Georgia Forestry Commission report provided by the Georgia Institute of Technology’s…
Tree City USA Standards
To qualify as a Tree City USA community, you must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. View standards.
