Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…or organizing a local event should check with their community tree board or park service to find out about special activities planned for their community. The City of Atlanta will…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…increasing ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Georgia. To learn more about prescribed fire and activities on public lands, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com, GaStateParks.org, GaRxFire.com, GoodFires.org, or @ChattOconeeNF. # # #…
Georgia Forestry Commission Says Now is the Time to Order and Plant Trees
…GaTrees.org. Buyers may also contact the GFC nursery directly, at 478-508-0056, or their local GFC office. For more information about seedlings and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
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…
