Georgia Census 2020

Georgia is counting down to a very important deadline and your input is needed! By responding to the US Census 2020 by September 30, you will help determine how billions…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

…chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity and atmospheric instability. Fighting and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency…

Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year

…star within the forestry community.” Martin’s assigned management counties are Early, Miller, Seminole, Decatur. Martin was recognized for completing 556 customer cases impacting 54,000 acres. He created eight detailed Forest…

Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore

…employees who kept the agency functioning with efficiency and determination through the unforeseen challenges of 2020. Your service and leadership are hallmarks of this agency. To serve as Director, to…

GFC Centennial

…threat to forest sustainability. Through ongoing assessment and reporting protocols, the GFC addresses individual challenges with detailed strategies. Every day, science guides dedicated GFC professionals who recognize their responsibility to…

Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report

The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia

Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)

…noted on the SPBPRS Resource Practice Plan that a lesser number of years are determined for maintenance. Application Process The cost share program for Southern Pine Beetle (SPBP) is now…

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

…Applications are received on a continuous basis with special signup periods for certain initiatives. Get more program details To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center…

Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)

…Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Get more program details To apply: contact the NRCS office at your local USDA Service Center…