Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…

Gary White Named GFC Interim Director

Georgia Forestry Commission Deputy Director Gary White has been appointed to the post of Interim Director for the agency. Governor Brian Kemp requested White assume the role of State Forester,…

Spring Tree Care

…water five to seven gallons per caliper inch, once a week, from March through October-November, again depending on rainfall amounts. Example: a two-inch caliper tree requires 10-14 gallons per week…

Think safety before starting a burn.

* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

…law; or the circumstances of the acquisition present adequate assurance to FSA that the new owner did not require the land for the purpose of placing it in CRP. Forestry…

Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program

…was not followed or the designated area was not planted, the landowner will be required to pay for the portion of trees not properly utilized. General guidelines: The planting area…

One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program

…not planted, the landowner will be required to correct substandard practices, or the contract will be terminated. General guidelines · Participants must own a minimum of ten (10) acres of…

Georgia Senate Bill 119 12-6-90

1 To amend Code Section 12-6-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
2 permit required for burning woods, lands, marshes, or other flammable vegetation, and
3 exceptions, so as to except certain yard waste from permitting; to provide for related matters;
4 to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.