GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…running through Suches and down to the Morganton/Blue Ridge areas should provide for some good color. Mountain traffic on the weekends has been especially heavy this season with trailheads, overlooks,…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
Northwest GA (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Peak color has passed in a majority of NW GA, as last week’s high winds and heavy rains encouraged the loss of the remaining…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…programs and practices that will enhance your forested land. From your fellow Georgians and friends at the Georgia Forestry Commission, Happy Holidays and here’s to a safe and happy 2021!…
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…can again freely congregate, shake hands and meet in person. With one of the most challenging years of my career I can recall now behind us, my focus remains optimistic…
GFC Centennial
…settlers followed, timber became recognized as a great source of revenue, and its value led to the creation of an industry of seemingly endless supply. That is, until cleared lands…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…the proper humidity, winds, moisture levels and more to put fire to work reducing fuel levels, enhancing wildlife habitat and aesthetics, preparing for reforestation and accomplishing many other forest management…
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (PFW)
…uplands, planting longleaf pine and establishing native ground cover. Pay Rate Landowners obtain technical assistance and up to 100% of the cost of implementing wildlife habitat restoration activities. Contract Length…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
Program Overview One Tree Planted is providing funding to assist private landowners in North Georgia with reforestation expenses. The funds will reimburse approved landowners $100/acre on eligible reforestation practices. Signup…
Georgia Senate Bill 119 12-6-90
1 To amend Code Section 12-6-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
2 permit required for burning woods, lands, marshes, or other flammable vegetation, and
3 exceptions, so as to except certain yard waste from permitting; to provide for related matters;
4 to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
GA Outdoor Burn Notification System Frequently Asked Questions
GA code section 12-6-90 eliminates the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission when a person, firm,corporation or association intends to burn hand-piled vegetation/yard debris. Important fire prevention precautions for burners, however, were added.
