Incident Command System

Command. In these instances, the agency with jurisdiction over the incident would serve as Incident Commander (IC). The agency with the next-most responsible jurisdiction would serve as Deputy IC. In…

Georgia Arbor Day

…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…

Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature

…forest management, wildfire prevention and suppression, reforestation, community outreach and education, and construction and building remodeling. Of special note was the unit’s dedication to teamwork and taking on extra responsibilities…

Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires

…years’ probation, $4,500 in fines, plus restitution. Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Officers charged Matthew DeFore with six counts of arson of lands December 2015, in connection with a series…

Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…

Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!

…own. In addition to the tens of millions of seedlings planted by the $36.2 billion Georgia forestry industry, the Georgia Forestry Commission is your one-stop-shop for everything trees. Check our…