How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the most important tools for cultivating healthy forestland,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Prescribed fire protects lives and properties because it clears the forest floor of vegetative debris…
Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…Director Tim Lowrimore. “This is a great opportunity for communities to come together and support the many benefits trees deliver, including storm water uptake, cooling shade, homes for wildlife, and…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More! By RT Lumpkin, GFC Prescribed Burn Center Coordinator Science and technology are critical tools utilized daily by the Georgia Forestry Commission. One such…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…for non-profits and communities to jump on these funding opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Georgia is fortunate to have an abundance of trees and this effort will…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…value for the health of our forests and its wildlife,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These burns help prevent wildfire, protecting property and lives. They also stimulate new…
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Our headquarters is in Dry Branch, Georgia. We also have district and county offices throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state forester. GFC provides…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…installation, landowners with forested land can reduce the risk of wildfire and minimize impacts if fires do occur. Tractor & Bulldozer rate changes effective 9/1/21 Check Local Fire Weather Conditions…
Tree Seedlings
…and damaged or unhealthy seeds are discarded. Seeds are then dried for storage or prepared for immediate planting. We participate in two university/industry tree improvement cooperatives, and we maintain two…
Carbon Sequestration
Forests have the capacity to both store and emit carbon. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store carbon in the stem, roots,…
