Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws

…must be 25 feet of SPACE between the location of the burning and any woodlands, forestland, and/or open field that contains brush, grass, or other flammable material. This separates the…

Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement

Georgia recognizes the benefits of prescribe fire. In an effort to increase acres burned annually in our state, Georgia has created a reciprocal agreement to allow certified burners from other…

Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

…negative for the grass, thanks to eradication efforts. Every year, Forest Health Specialists set out traps around ports of entry all around Georgia. This is known as our Early Detection…

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…Cook, Decatur, Seminole, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, Grady, Thomas, Miller, and Early. The group is credited with excellent community outreach, hosting numerous Forestry Field Days and reaching more than 60,000 people…

GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 22, 2024 Do you ever worry about the future our children and grandchildren will face? It might surprise you that the healthy condition of Georgia’s forestland…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME May is a month for celebrating! Graduations, Memorial Day, tolerable temperatures, and anticipation for the relaxation that summertime provides are all reasons to herald these special 30…