More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
…to landowners. Georgians are safer from the danger of wildfires because of these men and women.” For more information about wildfire prevention and protecting and conserving Georgia’s forestland, visit GaTrees.org….
Smokey Bear Website
Visit the official Smokey Bear website for all types of resources on how to prevent wildfires, safe camp fires, and learn about the history of Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign.
Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy
…as documented in the “2018 Economic Benefits of Forestry in Georgia” report. “The state’s forest industry supports more than 148,000 jobs in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams,…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…in the public interest including woodlands, wetlands, farmlands, scenic areas, historic areas, wild and scenic rivers, undisturbed natural areas, will more than likely qualify. For people who want to preserve…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…pulls from her abdomen (Figure 1). The female will lay eggs on most anything but usually does so in a protected area. In the south, egg hatch will begin in…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…state,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “The GFC and EPD carefully monitor air quality indices and will continue to do so wherever prescribed fire is permitted.” For more…
FY24 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information
This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners.
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 15, 2021 Changes are coming to laws affecting Georgians who burn outdoor yard debris. As of July 1, 2021, landowners will no longer be required to…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2021 Georgia’s annual summer ban on outdoor burning will be lifted on October 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the fire restrictions from May…
Danville Man Named GA Forester of the Year
…which impacted more than 16,000 acres of forestland. His versatility and drive have been utilized across multiple parts of GFC, including assisting with 13 wildfires and 26 prescribed burns this…
