Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award

…in the unit were commended for their outstanding maintenance and repairs to wildfire suppression vehicles and equipment during firebreak installations, while paying special attention to environmental best management practices. Due…

North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality

…These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. “These restrictions are required by the state Environmental Protection Division so that less particulate matter is released into…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted

…through the end of September, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the restrictions to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground-level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy…

Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award

…benefits of Southern forests ever since,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency commends her dedication to sound forest management and is proud to help celebrate this outstanding…

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…

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…

Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants

…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…