Firewise USA®
A program that teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to prevent losses
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…off a dangerous fire. Regardless of the cause of the forest fire, its only discriminating factor is that it must have fuel to burn and conditions that support combustion. The…
Forest Biomass
…700 trees per acre and less understory shrubs will improve residual tree growth and reduce the hazard of damage from wildfire. It is best to perform these thinnings at early…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
In March 2022, the Entomological Society of America adopted the common name “spongy moth” as the common name for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar (formerly known as “gypsy moth”). We…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
The many benefits of fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 3-9 during “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Prescribed fire is known as “good fire,” because it is carefully applied…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…frequent result. With leadership from the Georgia Forestry Association, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, timber harvesters, and forest industry partners, the group’s work resulted in House Bill…
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…recognition.” The Area team is commended for maintaining average wildfire sizes below five acres and for prompt and appropriate responses to reported wildfires with an under-five-minute-average response time. Area 9…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…in the unit were commended for their outstanding maintenance and repairs to wildfire suppression vehicles and equipment during firebreak installations, while paying special attention to environmental best management practices. Due…
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…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…services, as they kept Berrien County fire response time rapid and average wildfire size under five acres. Employees were also praised for their special woodworking services, in- and out-of-area training…
