Forest Certification
…nor discourages forest certification. However, we do encourage wise forest stewardship for all landowners. As a first step, work with a qualified natural resource professional to develop a forest management…
Tree Ordinances
…tree ordinance will help provide a framework to create a tree ordinance. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type GA Tree Council – Tree Ordinance Central External Website Glossary of Tree Ordinance Terms…
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and take…
History
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…
Daily Fire Danger Rating Map
Daily updates of fire risks across Georgia
Firewise USA®
A program that teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together to prevent losses
Georgia Prescribed Fire Council
Council for prescribed fire advocacy across the state
Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws
Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149
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
