#SpringIntoAction with GFC!

Commission), twitter (@gatrees) and Instagram (gatrees) pages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a while, we’ll post a theme to inspire you. Then you and your kids and all your…

GFC Seedling Sales Open!

The calendar may say summer, but we’re already thinking about the cool winter planting season ahead! Georgia Forestry Commission seedling sales begin today, July 1, so it’s time to peruse…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

…year for Firewise mitigation work in our communities. Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division Summer Burn Ban ends on September 30, which means more people using outdoor burning as a tool around…

GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System

…register to use the system at https://georgiafc-burnpermit.firesponse.com/. For more information about becoming a certified burner go to https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/. To learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year

…Gabe with this important award,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Gabe is a valued employee who serves forest landowners, agency partners, educators, and young people throughout the central…

North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality

…fire-free summer.” For more information about annual summer burn restrictions visit the Georgia EPD website https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia/summer-open-burning-ban. For more information, burn permits, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson

…“There’s been no measurable rain for over a month, and conditions are critically dry,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Seasonal leaf fall, along with sustained gusty winds, are…

Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus

…resource information and schedule services. “Each of our new region managers bring varied experience and fresh enthusiasm to the GFC mission,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “As we…