Certified Burners Early Permit System

…Account Tutorial How to Enter a New Permit Request Tutorial Local Business Testimonial Private Landowner and Certified Burner Testimonial Basics of Prescribed Burning Video Becoming a Certified Burner GFC offers…

GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System

…burns that no longer require a permit. Specialized training is required to become a certified burner in Georgia. The GFC offers classes and resources that allow individuals to become certified….

Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp

…professionals in the field of forestry supporting the curriculum of the camp, campers are exposed to an incredible variety of what the field of forestry has to offer as a…

Seedling Webstore is Open for Business!

…already sold out. One new hardwood we’re offering this year is black walnut. We have a limited supply available and are expecting them to sell quickly, too. Our popular Pollinator…

North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1

…Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. While the fall months offer weather that is ideal for debris burning and prescribed fire, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells…

Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022

…Bald, offers great views of mountains and countryside. There is only minimal color change at this time; however, open fields provide some nice displays of fall wildflowers. Northeast GA: As…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…birch, hickory, and poplar are starting to shed leaves and showing faint shades of yellow and brown. Dogwood appears to be the first species to offer the most significant color…

Think Trees for the Holidays

…fresh, fragrant Christmas tree, at GaTrees.org. Tree farms that offer cut-your own or ready-to-load trees are located all across the state. Besides the marvelous fragrance a live Christmas tree provides,…

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….