Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…and where the wildfire hazard is particularly dangerous. “Wildfires across the state in September were triple in number compared to our five year September average,” said Mark Wiles, Team Leader….
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…ground level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy fall leaves outdoors is a must for many this time of year, a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission is…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…resources give us in summer and all year long.” For more information about the burn ban, the many benefits of trees and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…through September in 54 counties, primarily in the northern half of the state, to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone. Of special note this year,…
Bloom-time BOLO for Invasive Weed in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 12, 2022 Local landscapes come alive in springtime with beautiful buds, sprouts, and flowers. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) forest health specialists are requesting, however, we “be…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…human beings you’ll come across anywhere. For the last 20 years, I have been honored to know and work alongside them, and their commitment to service and each other is…
Smokey Bear
…a fire prevention message; Wildfire prevention is Smokey’s ONLY message. Smokey Bear cannot promote or endorse a commercial product or a private business. Smokey’s image is friendly and dignified; Smokey…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…a forest management tool to support a myriad of environmental benefits. “The Georgia Forestry Commission has a clear, strategic vision for fire in our state,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…environmental education programs for over 10 years now. I’ve seen a lot, learned a lot, and love the EE community in Georgia. I felt, however, there wasn’t a whole lot…
