Fire Weather

Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…

Tree Seedlings

…across the state without additional charge. GFC also rents reforestation equipment. Contact your local county office for more information. Our Nursery and Seed Orchards All seedlings sold through GFC nurseries…

Gary White Named GFC Interim Director

Georgia Forestry Commission Deputy Director Gary White has been appointed to the post of Interim Director for the agency. Governor Brian Kemp requested White assume the role of State Forester,…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…(Español) Peligros ocultos de la quema del patio trasero. En Georgia, es ilegal quemar la basura que generamos en nuestros hogares. PDF NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY On…

New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity

…is a real step forward for the safety and protection of Georgians and our forest resources,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Our agency is using the latest technology…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…privet, Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose, Bradford pear, and kudzu. These species outcompete native plants and provide less nutritious food for migrating birds and other wildlife. Removing and treating invasive plant…

Christmas Tree Vendor Directory

…11AM-6PM Thu: 11AM-6PM Fri: 11AM-6PM Sat: 9AM-6PM Sun: 9AM-6PM Berry’s Christmas Tree Farm Chuck Berry 70 Mt. Tabor Road Covington, GA, 30014 Phone: 770-786-5833 County: Newton I-20 Exit 88 (Almon…

Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand

…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…

Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators

…honored that our ‘best of the best’ had an opportunity to be congratulated in the Georgia House and Senate and by Governor Brian Kemp,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck…

Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy

…as documented in the “2018 Economic Benefits of Forestry in Georgia” report. “The state’s forest industry supports more than 148,000 jobs in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams,…