Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…wildfires. “We want to make sure everyone is aware of the possibility that one stray spark can lead to devastating consequences,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our fire…
Health & Recreational
…spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 2, 2021 A member of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s North Georgia Forest Protection team has been selected to receive a prestigious award recognizing outstanding work to…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…activities,” said Frank Sorrells, Chief of Protection for the Georgia Forestry Commission. “That’s more likely to occur in cities, where there’s more asphalt and concrete than open green space and…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…counts greater than 50 but fewer than 80. Eleven counties, Carroll, Clarke, Heard, Jones, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Randolph, Stewart, Webster, and Wilkinson had SPB per-trap per-day counts greater than 20…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…He is a certified prescribed burn manager and a Complex Management Planning Section Chief within the Incident Command System. Beyond his notable resume, Thomas is well respected for his exceptional…
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GFC helps protect and conserve Georgia’s plentiful forest resources. We provide leadership, services, and educational resources for landowners, communities, and other agencies. Our headquarters are in Dry Branch, Georgia….
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…is June 30 for anyone with an FDMP contract to complete their authorized work,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “We expect a last-minute rush of completions and are…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…by tract and timber characteristics. Tract characteristics that drive value to pricing include the tract’s operability, topography and access. Tracts that can be logged in wet conditions often demand a…
