Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…our elected leaders.” The GFC’s Oglethorpe County Forestry Unit was awarded the 2018 North Georgia Unit of the Year. The team was recognized for its accomplishments in the areas of…
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
…resulting in the arrest of 63-year old Samuel Lloyd Hudson, who is charged with two counts of arson of lands. The first in a total of 34 suspicious fires began…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
Trees work hard for us every day. They give us clean air, cooler temperatures, nourishment and they even mitigate floods. In celebration of trees’ innumerable accomplishments and the benefits they…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…and red are gradually expanding. Red maple, sumac, and blackgum are primarily responsible for the faint patches of red, while hickory and poplar are providing small hints of yellow. Sweetgum…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris during the hot summer months because smoke can negatively impact the state’s…
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 3, 2021 A Crawford County man has plead guilty to three counts of arson of lands in the third degree and has been sentenced to 15…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Changes to 12-6-90 include specific requirements of those intending to burn outdoors. A Georgia Forestry Commission communication campaign is informing landowners of these…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…Landowner receives up to a 50% flat rate cost share for eligible costs plus annual per acre rental payments. Continuous signup: (longleaf planting and longleaf pine management with wildlife objective):…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…Covered Practices that help conserve and enhance soil, water, air and related natural resources on their land. Pay Rate CSP provides participants with payments to maintain the existing conservation based…
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
…of the approved conservation practices. Contract Length 10-year cost-share agreements or 30 year to permanent easements. Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
