Forest Stewardship Program

…Georgia Forestry Commission. PDF Forest Stewardship Program Application Apply to the Forest Stewardship Program. PDF Forest Stewardship Program Map Contacts and map. Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Longleaf Pine…

Green Infrastructure Resources

…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…

New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted

…on its website. Daily forecasts, fire danger maps and comprehensive fire weather information are available at: http://weather.gfc.state.ga.us/Maps.aspx. Prospective burners may also call their GFC county office for information and assistance….

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…GA map, see US map). Loss of hemlock in these areas is both ecologically and environmentally devastating. If it is eliminated, there is no other native conifer that will fill…

GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020

…sourwoods have started to turn red and burgundy, and dogwoods are showing muted reds. At higher elevations, a number of maples are already turning deep red. Along roadsides, the reds…

GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020

…– shifting to bright yellow Redbud – fading to yellow Sourwood – vivid and deep reds Sumac – bright red Maple – dull reds Birch – fading to yellow with…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…sourwood, red maple, and dogwood are shifting from green to differing shades of red. Poplar and hickory are still predominately green, but are beginning to show shades of yellow and…

Timber Harvest Notifications

…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…