Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…are sharing fire safety information at community gatherings, centers, camps, and on social media. People may also come in contact with Smokey Bear or see reminders posted to electronic signs…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
* 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…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
* 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…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…forest survey of Georgia. Field work began in November 1995 and was completed in April 1998. Six previous surveys, completed in 1936, 1953, 1961, 1972, 1982, and 1989 provide statistics…
GFC Welcomes Johnny Sabo
…done right. GFC is on a soaring trajectory, and for that, I must thank all of you for the work you completed and the vision you believed in under Tim’s…
Forest Industry
…doors, furniture, paper products, and other goods 7 straight years of positive job growth One of the top exporters of wood pellets to the world Georgia is home to: more…
Georgia Project WET
Project WET is Water Education for K-12 Teachers! Our goal is to promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through classroom-ready teaching materials and educator workshops. Our Mission is to bring WATER EDUCATION to the world!
