Doing Business in Georgia

…within a two-hour flight of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Georgia offers state-of-the-art deep-water ports in Savannah and Brunswick operated by the Georgia Ports Authority. Georgia also offers inland barge operations…

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…

Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program

…government agencies, non-profits and educational institutions in Georgia for tree planting and tree-giveaway projects. Funding for this Program (Legislative Authority) The USDA Forest Service, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act*…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…

Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation

…illegally cut trees to his home. Authorities believe Price stole timber on several nearby properties in Richmond County, then cut, split, and sold it as firewood. He is formally charged…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

While 2020 has thrown us some curves, one constant we can depend on is a colorful autumn in north Georgia. Dropping temperatures and sunny days usher in a special time…

Privacy Policy

…or “mirror” the materials on any other server. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by the Georgia Forestry Commission at…

Resources

…15, 2006 2006 Meeting Notices PDF August 16, 2007 2007 Meeting Notices PDF August 30, 2019 2019 Meeting Notices PDF August 8, 2013 2013 Meeting Notices PDF Autumn Leaves Flyer…

Forest Stewardship Program

…a copy of the forest stewardship plan must be provided to the local District Stewardship Forester. PDF Forest Stewardship Glossary A glossary of Forestry & Wildlife terms. Authored by the…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…office. Drought Notification Email Signup Sign up to get automated email alerts when U.S. Drought Monitor conditions change for your location, or when NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center releases a new…