WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2024 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the Independence Day holiday. The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding…

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…The state’s forest industry supports more than 148,000 jobs in Georgia and each of them contributes significantly to our quality of life. From everyday products such as lumber and paper,…

Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches

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…with a cell phone to call 9-1-1 if needed. “Independence Day is a special holiday,” said Sorrells. “Carefully planned celebrations that include deliberate fire safety awareness will benefit us all.”…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

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Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands In celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission invites you to visit state forests you may not even…

Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp

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…visit a tree farm. At forestry camp, campers’ knowledge of forestry grows tremendously over the course of five days. On the first day, campers make paper by hand from pulp….

Firefighting Training & Resources

…completed by each individual prior to attending the 2-day field day. The pre-work is completed through the GFC’s online learning portal, with links to the NWCG and FEMA learning portals….

Arbor Day

Resources and ideas for local celebrations.