FAQs

…The Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Agency Headquarters Complex is located on 5645 Riggins Mill Road in Dry Branch, Georgia State Agency Headquarters Complex Map Click here for assistance with directions…

Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2019 The many health benefits linked to trees are being shared through a new campaign called “Healthy Trees – Healthy Lives.” According to a compilation…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….

State Managed Forests

…are restricted to open roads only. Primitive camping is permitted ONLY in designated camping locations in the forest on days it is open. Camping is restricted to 14 consecutive days…

Firewise USA® Program

…Bell Creek Estates Towns County Hiawassee Belvedere Island Plantation McIntosh County Townsend Bert Adams Scout Camp Newton County Covington Big Creek Mountain Gilmer County Ellijay Camak Warren County Camak Camp…

Community Resources

…owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a…

Community Forestry Assistance

With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Line USA…

Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…