Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing

Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “The Georgia Forestry Commission responds to more than 3,500 wildfires a year. With a strong focus on individual burning safety as required with these new changes,…

Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available

…wildfire. “This is an excellent opportunity for local governments and non-profits to get financial assistance for critical safety services,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “With extreme summer weather…

Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites

…Forestry Foundation. The Georgia Forestry Commission is committed to the sustainability of our forests for present and future generations. Georgia Project Learning Tree and the Georgia Teacher Conservation Workshop are…

Timber Security

complaints, and every complaint is investigated. The priority will always be to protect our landowners and their forest resources by ensuring that credible timber harvest operations occur. Among the duties…

Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance

…programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020. External Website Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release…

GFC Centennial

Commission (GFC). 1922 – Present In its report to the 1922 General Assembly, the Board focused on the economic importance of forests to Georgia and potential threats posed by a…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…Are Critical Habitat Diverse, native forest habitats support more bird species than other habitat types. Managing forests for birds can be compatible with managing forests for other purposes, including financial…

Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2019 The many health benefits linked to trees are being shared through a new campaign called “Healthy Trees – Healthy Lives.” According to a compilation…