High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…to rlumpkin@gfc.state.ga.us! What does it cost? The system we use cost between $30,000-$45,000, depending on options. However, this drone is no longer being made. The system that replaces it is…
Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
Prescribed Burn
…plan can also be prepared by any certified prescribed burner in the State of Georgia. A proper plan covers all aspects of prescribed burning such as: weather factors smoke management…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
Reference: Southern Perspective – Southern Group of State Foresters You’ve seen it all over the news for months now – the shortage and ever-escalating price of lumber amid the housing…
Directories
Biomass Suppliers Directory GFC provides this Forest Biomass Suppliers directory to offer information on potential synergies that might be developed with local forest industry businesses and landowners. Learn More Christmas…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…timekeepers of history. A crosscut of a bald cypress welcomes visitors as they enter the building. Scientists at the University of Georgia estimate the bald cypress began sprouting in 1444,…
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…habitat, Georgia’s forests impact everyone.” Highlights of the report show Georgia’s forest industry: generated $977 million in state government revenues. provided $110 million for the state budget (an increase of…
Timber Sales
Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…document outlines general eligibility requirements and guidelines. PDF Hurricane Michael – Map of 28 GA Counties in declared state of emergency Map of counties declared to be in a state…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Plant Protection and Quarantine. Join the cogongrass eradication team in Georgia and be a part of protecting our state’s forest and…
