Arson Investigations
…arsonists include: Arson in the Third Degree – Prison sentence of 1 – 5 years Arson in the Second Degree (> 5 acres burned) – Maximum prison sentence of 10…
Law Enforcement
GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by House…
Connecting with the next Generation of Passionate Professionals
…will soon earn his undergraduate degree in Wildlife Science, yet as a result of his experiences with GFC, is seriously considering a Master’s Degree in Forest Resources. Brady has “gotten…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…develop Georgia’s Forest Assessment & Strategy. These include: Forest Health University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Department…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Assistance Program GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend…
Student Resources
…showing fun things to do in the woods. PDF Georgia Envirothon The Georgia Envirothon, offered in cooperation with the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Envirothon, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…Fire Certification Course – Waycross, GA GFC instructors are providing instruction on fire behavior, fire weather, and fire tactics. Date: October 2-3 Location: Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross Campus Registration…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…and the Co-Op offers several options. We offer local prescribed fire certification classes to ensure our landowners can obtain a state certification if desired. We offer three live-fire training opportunities,…
Careers
Careers at GFC GFC seeks to recruit highly qualified technical, administrative and managerial personnel. We offer challenging work, training opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a pay for performance compensation plan….
