Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…between May and December of that year. “Georgia Forestry Commission personnel worked very closely with a number of partner agencies during the investigation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Law…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…in July, significant changes were made to the Georgia law requiring burners to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intent to burn outdoor yard debris. Landowners planning to burn…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands In celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission invites you to visit state forests you may not even…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 6, 2023 A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an arsonist in northwest Georgia, where wildfires have been on…
Connect With Nature
Take a forest break! GFC and Southern Group of State Foresters have launched a communications campaign to educate the public about the benefits of forests. The campaign invites internet visitors…
Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance
…to Georgia’s forests will be available in the Timber Impact Assessment, which will be posted here when it is completed in early November. This page is a resource for forest…
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Tree Line USA Program Benefits for Utility Companies
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