Timber Security

complaints, and every complaint is investigated. The priority will always be to protect our landowners and their forest resources by ensuring that credible timber harvest operations occur. Among the duties…

Arson Investigations

The Georgia General Assembly passed a law giving GFC the authority to enforce the fire laws of the state nearly 100 years ago. To combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry…

Prescribed Burn

A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….

Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance

…programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020. External Website Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release…

Caring for Trees in Summer

Keeping trees healthy is a year ’round responsibility. Whether your focus is on the back yard or the “back 40,” the Georgia Forestry Commission has a wealth of resources to…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…mountain drive to an unincorporated mountain community with views of the Tallulah River. Make sure to have the destination dialed into your GPS, as there is no cell service in…

What I Did On My Summer Vacation…

…there. Nothing could be further from the truth. To give you a little background, I’m the Environmental Education Programs Manager at Southern Conservation Trust and have been developing and leading…

Digital Media Toolkit

TitleDescriptionDocument Type Branding Guidelines A PDF featuring a breakdown of GFC’s branding guidelines. PDF GFC Logo Black & White Transparent PNG of the GFC logo in black and white. GFC…

High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning

* 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…