Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…members of the planning team include the Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, The Georgia Wildlife Federation, and the Jones Center at Ichauway. “The Council is excited to…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…be found on your property, along with contact information for your local Georgia Forestry Commission, Natural Resource and Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, and Department of Natural Resource offices. Lastly,…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia law classifies outdoor burning in several categories. In counties not included in the outdoor burn ban, the Georgia Forestry Commission reminds residents they must continue to…
Tree Seedlings
Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…January 30 through February 5, 2022. “The Georgia Forestry Commission works with thousands of private and public partners to help spread the word about ‘good fire,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission…
Georgia ReLeaf Program
Georgia ReLeaf efforts to help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans.
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
A Cusseta, Georgia man has been charged with arson in connection with a series of fires near Fort Benning spanning two years. Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement led the investigation…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…own. In addition to the tens of millions of seedlings planted by the $36.2 billion Georgia forestry industry, the Georgia Forestry Commission is your one-stop-shop for everything trees. Check our…
