Water Quality & BMPs

…Type Total Maximum Daily Loadings (TMDL) In July of 1997, the state of Georgia came under a federal court order to develop Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rates and implementation…

Emergency Response

…education and decisions following fires and the damage they leave behind. TitleDescriptionDocument Type Area Fire Weather Forecast Daily forecasts with NFDRS Ratings and State-wide Fire Danger Ratings Page on GFC…

Wildfire Prevention

…tactics use of hand and mechanical tools, heavy equipment and much more Learn More About GFC Training Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Daily Fire Danger Rating Map Daily updates of fire…

My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern

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…we live around daily in our urban forests are just as important. Urban or community trees provide many benefits, such as heat reduction, shade, stormwater management, improved air quality, and…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 17th, 2021

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…locations in higher elevations have diminished, don’t overlook the views on daily commutes, backyards, and around town. Many of the parks and other recreation areas are available and can give…

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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….

GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System

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…the data and approve permits when conditions allow, which gives burners more time to adapt to daily circumstances.” While certified burners can apply for their permit up to 48 hours…

Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp

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…forestry affects their daily lives. As a father of two children under the age of two, I look forward to the growth the camp will experience and the memories my…

Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers

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…professionals help campers learn about the importance and value of forests in their daily lives, with wide-ranging hands-on experiences such as tree identification and measurement, the harvesting and production of…