Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…wake of 2018’s Hurricane Michael, including restoration programs in conjunction with the National Guard, city and county agencies. They helped clear 250 miles of debris on area public roads and…
Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…the patchwork of local ordinances at the city and county level. Thanks to clear direction from the Governor’s office, a letter allowing critical industry workers to circulate is not required…
2024-2025 Dawson Forest WMA Trail Use Schedule and Restrictions
Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area (WMA) City of Atlanta Tract – Trail Schedule (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy / 58. Then take Hwy 193 back to Hwy 136. Northeast GA The future of our 2020 color season will be in…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…Rock City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy/ 58. Then take Hwy 193 back to Hwy 136. NORTHEAST GA. Tropical Storm Zeta swooped out of GA carrying much of…
Storm Timber Impact Assessment Report
The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF-4 tornado crossed Heard, Coweta, and Fayette Counties in the late hours of March 25, 2021 and into the early hours of March 26, 2021. The tornado touched down at approximately 11:37 PM EDT, west of Franklin, Georgia, ending at approximately 12:30 AM EDT just north of Peachtree City, Georgia
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…of Georgia communities. 3) Help sustain health and diversity in Georgia’s community forests. 4) Improve planning efforts of city administrators, municipal tree departments and tree boards. 5) Increase environmental and…
“We follow in the footsteps of great aviators…”: GFC Air Ops Unit in History
…transportation of people and cargo, law enforcement, cooperation with other state agencies, and more. We serve the state in whatever capacity our skills and resources can best be used. We…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…reduce the chance of escaped fire, which is the leading cause of wildfire in our state. It is important to also note that local county or city ordinances supersede these…
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…turn right to go to Cloudland Canyon). Follow Hwy 189 to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy / 58. Then take Hwy…