Smokey Bear
…a fire prevention message; Wildfire prevention is Smokey’s ONLY message. Smokey Bear cannot promote or endorse a commercial product or a private business. Smokey’s image is friendly and dignified; Smokey…
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Eligibility Land must be either cropland (including field margins) that was planted or considered planted to an agricultural commodity four of six crop years from 2012 to 2017, and which…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…wildfire danger and take responsible actions to prevent wildfires from occurring,” said Sorrells. For more information about fire weather, fire safety, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Prescribed Burn
…2008-2020 Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning PDF Smoke Management Plan Georgia’s basic procedures and requirements for managing smoke from prescribed burns PDF V Smoke VSmoke-Web is a…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…other teachers and me into best practices for forestry and land management in Georgia. Sponsored by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resource Division the experience…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
* 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…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
* 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…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…star within the forestry community.” Martin’s assigned management counties are Early, Miller, Seminole, Decatur. Martin was recognized for completing 556 customer cases impacting 54,000 acres. He created eight detailed Forest…
