One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…for cost-share reimbursement. A GFC Forester will visit the site after planting to ensure the reforestation plan is followed. If the plan is not followed or the designated area is…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…or damaged (not related to normal wear and tear) items will be invoiced along with the daily rental rate. Additionally, if you have a completed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…with an average of 100 new locations annually, with a record of 156 new cogongrass locations reported in 2021. The second part of the program is eradication. Eradication is completed…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the most important tools for cultivating healthy forestland,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Prescribed fire protects lives and properties because it clears the forest floor of vegetative debris…
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast
…water you drink, to the cost of our energy bills, and the products we use daily – and we’ll tell you how our folks here at the Georgia Forestry Commission…
Find Tree City USA Communities
Thousands of Tree City USA communities—large and small—have made a commitment to their urban tree canopy and their residents. Check them our.
GFC Firewise Communities
List of Firewise Communities in Georgia.
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…progress and the facts can be accessed from a computer or smart phone.” Sorrells explained that the Wildfire Public Viewer is directly linked to the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) wildfire…
