Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…Commission Director Robert Farris also shared a memory that provides insight into the nature of a GFC wildland firefighter. “I’d gone to a refueling site where the tractors were coming…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…with the Association of County Commissioners, we have developed a uniform, online timber harvesting notification system for timber harvesters and county officials. Establishment of Carbon Advisory Committee – Created a…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…partnerships, establish and build new ones, and create relationships between a community and its local Georgia Forestry Commission personnel and resources. To learn more about this program, go to https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/georgia-releaf-grant-program/….
Fire Prevention & Suppression
Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris. The law supports Georgians’…
Fire Weather
…linked to GFC’s wildfire computer-aided dispatch system and software called FiResponse. It offers current information about Georgia’s reported and active wildfires. Details include: fire location whether a fire is active,…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…firebreaks be two times the width of the expected height of the flames. GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. Plowing is scheduled on a first come,…
Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
Tool to provide a consistent, comparable set of scientific results to be used as a foundation for wildfire mitigation and prevention planning
Public Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal
A consistent, comparable set of scientific results to be used as a foundation for wildfire mitigation and prevention planning in the Southern states
Trees & Storm Safety
During a storm, trees are at risk and can cause significant damage to infrastructure and personal property. A storm mitigation plan keeps citizens safe and protects valuable urban forest canopy in the event of a natural disaster.
Open Records Requests
…the information below and Submit when completed. GFC Open Record Coordinator, Wendy Burnett, will answer by email within 3 business days. If not, please call Wendy Burnett at 478-365-6233. Name…
