Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…the National Incident Management Situation Report, a synopsis of wildland fire and all-hazard activity across the country, the West has historically experienced the most critical fire activity during summer. “The…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…2023, reports about leaf changes and optimal places to view them will begin on the GFC public website at GaTrees.org. The weekly updates will also air on partner media outlets…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…a strong record and reputation of supporting forestry and agribusiness. I’m very proud to work with the dedicated employees of the GFC to keep earning Georgia’s reputation as “Number One…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…teamwork,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore, “and these men and women personify that motto. They’re expert wildland firefighters and prevention experts and have additional capabilities from machinery repair…
PLT and Me!
…such a fun name for a simple cross-section of a tree! We also drew rings of a tree to represent our life, showing growth with rings spread out, or perhaps…
Privacy Policy
…Forestry Commission does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its site or otherwise relating to such…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…4 to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning Important information about the illegal practice of burning household waste PDF Hidden Hazards of Backyard Burning…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…Protective Footwear. There are seven (7) basic items that every wildland firefighter trainee must possess when reporting to a hosted field exercise day. NFPA 1977 SPEC. Hardhat (not Fireman’s Helmet)…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…of all trees in high occupancy areas. A protocol for prioritizing mitigation. Recordkeeping, reporting and communications. Standard of care adopted. Tree risk assessment specifications meeting ANSI A300 Part 9 standards…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans. External Website Georgia Tree Council Tree advocacy group who works to sustain…
