Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…be found on your property, along with contact information for your local Georgia Forestry Commission, Natural Resource and Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, and Department of Natural Resource offices. Lastly,…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
…example, when each stand should be burned. These plans are written at no cost to a landowner. For more information about these plans visit https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-stewardship-program/ or your local GFC office.…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…their continued exemplary service to landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael, with each employee averaging more than 104 hours for the installation of firebreaks and contributing to a 99%+ evaluation score…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…from the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office was initiated. Officers located the suspect, who was taken into custody without further incident. “I would like to thank all of our local fire…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…local forester’s contract information, and required documents for payment (seedling invoice, planting invoice, map). Once tree planting has been completed, the landowner will submit necessary invoices and the tree planting…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…named winner of the 2022 Silver Smokey Bear Award. The award recognizes people and organizations that provide sustained, outstanding service, with significant wildfire preventio n impact. “Mark is particularly deserving…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…of topics that were put together to develop a theme focused on personnel safety, the relevance of the GFC, and the customer service GFC provides each day, both internally and…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…organizations or individuals for outstanding regional wildfire prevention service over at least a two-year period. GFC received the National Woodland Owners Associations’ 2022 Outstanding Forestry Legislation Award for developing HB897,…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…a GFC forester who exemplifies the agency’s mission to provide leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest resources. “It gives us great pleasure to recognize…
