Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency is leading the establishment of a special committee that will create rules governing the registry and an independent auditor who will certify GFC-registered carbon…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…before doing any type of outdoor burning. The Georgia Forestry Commission reports 577 wildfires in the past month, which burned some 3,500 acres, and 229 of those fires happened in…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…at 2022 and preparing for new initiatives that will deliver value to Georgia and its forestry community. 2022 has been an incredible year at the Georgia Forestry Commission! We have…
Doing Business in Georgia
…and compensation generated directly by Georgia’s forest industry. PDF 2022 Economic Benefits of the Forestry Industry in Georgia Georgia’s forest industry has many components, which interact with all other sectors…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. Detailed lesson plans and activities for all…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…with the Association of County Commissioners, we have developed a uniform, online timber harvesting notification system for timber harvesters and county officials. Establishment of Carbon Advisory Committee – Created a…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 24, 2022 Residents, special guests, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be on hand Saturday, March 26 in Newnan to mark the first anniversary of tornadoes…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…externally. Jay McSwain, who serves as the Atlanta Braves Chaplain, talked with the GFC team about building trust, refocusing commitment to service, and the principles of an organization. President and…
Community Forestry Assistance Program
GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.
