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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Privacy Policy
…purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law. We will only retain personal information as…
Forest Management & Conservation
…the goals of the landowner. The plan will document the unique characteristics of your land, such as: forest types and condition soil types topography sensitive areas that need special care…
Forest Industry
Our numbers speak for themselves. One of the top exporters nationwide in 2019 for wood, wood fuel, and wood pellets $36.3 billion – total impact of the forest industry on…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Learn & Explore
Trees give oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke. They prevent soil erosion, provide shade and reduce temperatures in urban areas. Around homes, trees increase…
Forest Stewardship Program
…a Forest Stewardship Management Plan Basic information for a specific tree or forest situation is usually conveyed in a few sentences or a brief plan. This is typically within a…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…to help you prepare, recover, and build long-term resilience to natural disasters. External Website Disaster Resource Center The USDA Disaster Resource Center offers information about specific disasters and emergencies, how…
Forest Biomass
…stands of southern pine species are often overly dense, sometimes with thousands of trees growing on each acre. A thinning operation that results in a forest stand of 500 –…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…to inform the GFC online or by phone about their intention to burn leaf piles and yard debris. New legal safety requirements are now specified for this type of debris…
