THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…provide fibrous root systems, large stem diameter, and abundant energy reserves to ensure the best possible growth and survival. Seeds are processed at our seed conditioning plant in Dry Branch,…

Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!

…1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Changes to 12-6-90 include specific requirements of those intending to burn outdoors. A Georgia Forestry Commission communication campaign is informing landowners of these…

Invasive Plant Control Program

comprised of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Georgia. For more than 15 years, members of this…

Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy

Commission Director Chuck Williams. “The number of jobs and compensation are up, dollars brought into the state are up, and tax revenue generated for the state was $970 million. Simultaneously,…

GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages

…2020 Tornadoes” was compiled by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health Management Group & Sustainable Community Forestry Program. After the National Weather Service confirmed tornado levels from EF-0 to EF-3,…

Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative

come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…

New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia

…ranking forestry number one in compensation among all Georgia industries.” The impact values of urban and community forestry are separate values from the impact of the traditional forest industry, which…