Wildfire Prevention
When burning, always check the weather first. A major cause of debris burn wildfires is not following Ga code section 12-6-90 and burning with improper weather conditions. Changing conditions and…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…Burn Permits and Notifications Some outdoor burning requires a burn permit and/or notification. NOTE: Burning Permits are good only for the day they are issued. LEARN MORE For more information…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
A CWPP provides a community with a road map to reduce wildfire risks. The plan identifies strategic sites and methods for risk reduction and structural protection projects across jurisdictional boundaries….
Emergency Response
Wildfire & Disaster In addition to the risk of loss of property and human life, the destruction of timber can be an expensive loss. The National Fire Protection Association offers…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Firewise USA® Program
In 1985, after the loss of over 1,400 homes in Florida and California fires, the U.S. Forest Service and the NFPA met, and the concept known as the wildland urban…
Doing Business in Georgia
…U.S. industrial market within two days Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation provide international rail services throughout Georgia on the largest railroad network in the Southeast 80% of the U.S. is…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…current policies will allow the next generation to enjoy America’s forests as we do today. External Website Forests of Georgia, 2020 Overview of forest resources in Georgia based on an…
Smokey Bear
…Sponsors must provide an adequate, private dressing area for Smokey & escort. Only official artwork depicting Smokey Bear may be used in promoting an appearance. Happy Birthday Smokey! Cheers to…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…lead to long term benefits from well established plants. PDF Arbor Day Resources and ideas for local celebrations. Page on GFC Website Ask the Arborist Online assistance for homeowner’s questions…
