Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…The GFC offers limited trailer delivery and pick-up through grant funding, which will only continue if funding is sustained. You can always pick up and return the trailer to your…

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….

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….

Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in east-central Georgia already know what a special part of the state they live in. Now they can take extra pride in the…