Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants

…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…

New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity

computer-aided dispatch system and software called FiResponse. If the GFC is responding to an incident, the system syncs automatically and a variety of information can be accessed. Viewers will be…

2021 GA Stewardship Steering Committee Meeting

The GA Stewardship Steering Committee along with the Georgia Forestry Commission have a discussion about partnerships, legacy, and other topics related to #stewardship in #Georgia. #forestry #gatrees #education #prescribedfire #forest #legacy #partnerships

Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing

…to Comply with Georgia’s New Outdoor Burning Laws “Take Five”: Overview Georgia’s Outdoor Burn Notification System Fact Sheet Frequently Asked Questions # # # Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore…

High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning

Commission is urging everyone to follow established procedures and exercise extreme caution when using fire outside. “There’s a five step fire danger system used nationally, and right now Georgia is…

Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia

…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…