Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…of gratitude, with an enhanced appreciation for Mother Nature and human connection – and who’s not feeling those emotions right now? The fall foliage season is upon us and the…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…in this zone. Intermediate Zone: In this zone it is important to keep lawns and native grasses mowed, keep lower branches of trees trimmed to a height of six to…
FY24 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information
This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners.
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…agency’s centennial,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Board Chairman Larry Spillers. “Tim is a UGA grad who began his career as a forester at GFC. Since then he has held a…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…For burns of hand-piled vegetation (leaf and limbs, grass and shrub clippings, vegetative debris from storms and weed abatement), go to GaTrees.org or call 1-877-OK-2-BURN (652-2876) for a permit. For…
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…Enforcement Brian Clavier, “We are pleased that the District Attorney’s Office was able to work out this plea agreement and resolve this case. The Georgia Forestry Commission is grateful for…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
…Practices Covered Pine and hardwood planting, thinning, prescribed burning, native grass planting, permanent wildlife habitat establishment, riparian buffers, field borders, filter strips and wildlife opening establishment. Pay Rate General signup:…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Eligibility CSP is available to all producers, regardless of operation size or crops produced. Eligible lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pastureland, rangeland, and nonindustrial private forest land. Forest/woodland…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…or a graduate forester working under a registered forester and plan must be followed Can go towards cost share program participants but will receive lower priority Site must be ready…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…from Georgia traveled this past weekend to the Summit Trail Fire near Inchelium, WA., where they were assigned to various duties and posts in surrounding areas. “Georgia is extremely grateful…
