Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement

…mailed in. In order to be considered valid and legal, the original (no copies) must be submitted with a notary seal and signature. Mail to: Ga. Forestry Commission Attn: Prescribed…

Green Cities: Mental Health & Function

Both visual access and being within green space helps to restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness.

Georgia Census 2020

…is time consuming or difficult, don’t! It’s easy to access online and the questionnaire only takes about 10 minutes to complete. It’s safe, secure and confidential and your information and…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

By RT Lumpkin, GFC Prescribed Burn Center Coordinator Prescribed Burn Awareness Week is Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 in Georgia – a time to recognize the many benefits of this…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…

Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED

…information, and how we can obtain the cooperation necessary to assist our clients. And it is essential that we continue to press these agencies because we know our work is…

New School Year – New Tools to Learn About Natural Resources

…decision-makers, educators, parents, and others learn about the importance of our natural resources. At the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) our mission is to provide leadership, service, and education to protect…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…days. Did you know that May is also Clean Air Month? In 1972, the American Lung Association created the week-long event to raise awareness about the importance of clean air…

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….