GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…call us. If human lives or structures are in danger, call 911. Questions, business requests or information about any regular services provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission – being answered…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…government agencies, non-profits and educational institutions in Georgia for tree planting and tree-giveaway projects. Funding for this Program (Legislative Authority) The USDA Forest Service, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act*…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…earliest in the year it’s been raised to 5 in a decade. To track national wildfire news, visit https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn. For more information about the Georgia Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters and…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…Forestry Commission (GFC), our mission is to provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources. Did you know that we have a wealth of information and…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…checks all the boxes and allows for necessary tweaking down the road. Most importantly, the information collected follows the letter of the law and the website itself is intuitive and…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…harvesters a uniform format for providing counties or cities that require harvest notification the information they need. Information such as harvest site location, public road ingress, and egress points, landowner…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…example, when each stand should be burned. These plans are written at no cost to a landowner. For more information about these plans visit https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-stewardship-program/ or your local GFC office….
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…prevention team will be reaching out to all sectors of the community, sharing critical information about how everyone can take steps to prevent wildfires and protect themselves, their families and…
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…Georgia to enjoy the colorful views. Information about leaf changes can be found at GaTrees.org, with a blog and colorful photos that are free to be shared using #GALeafWatch. The…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…to actually encourage fires to move around our homes, rather than through them. The Firewise program provides a wealth of information, free of cost, to enable residents to mitigate their…
