Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…value for the health of our forests and its wildlife,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These burns help prevent wildfire, protecting property and lives. They also stimulate new…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…are making tangible investments in future generations by planting more trees today.” In addition, a new study by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tech shows the total economic impact…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 6, 2024 For the 13th consecutive year, a Georgia Tech study shows an increase in revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry. According to a new report…
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…holds answers. A new report shows the products and environmental services we get from trees today can remain constant without depleting the resource. The 2024 Sustainability Report for Georgia’s Forests…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Lumpkin, Madison, Meriwether, Monroe, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Putnam, Richmond, Rockdale,…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2024 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the Independence Day holiday. The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding…
Learn, Plan, Act
…as “forest owners” and need help to protect both their personal investment and the environment. The Learn, Plan, Act campaign seeks to break down the barriers for new and existing…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…-2011 PDF Newton CWPP -2017 PDF Oconee CWPP -2019 PDF Oglethorpe County CWPP (Revised 2023) PDF Paulding CWPP -2013 PDF Peach CWPP -2016 PDF Pickens CWPP -2011 PDF Pierce CWPP…
Wood-Using Industries
Wood-Using Industries Directory Browse or search the directory or use the Interactive Map of Wood-Using Industries in Georgia. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Timber Buyers Directory This list is made up…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…care practices that follow ANSI standards and tree risk specifications. Through the news media, recognize your community tree advocates and celebrate your community’s trees. Recruit and retain volunteers. Community Resources…
