Making the Shade Program
…applicants must demonstrate that they can contribute the required cash and/or in-kind match. Available Funds Making the Shade Grant Program funds are provided through the Urban and Community Forestry grant…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
A Hephzibah man is in the Richmond County jail facing felony charges for timber theft. Ryan Casey Price, 23, was arrested after Georgia Forestry Commission investigators traced a trail of…
Law Enforcement
…headquartered at GFC’s central office in Dry Branch, Georgia. Among the duties of our investigators: investigate timber harvest complaints investigate wildland fires and suspected cases of arson investigate crimes involving…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…the size of a brief case and others require cases and supplies that fill up the back of a truck. All GFC UAS pilots are required to obtain a Federal…
Wildfire Prevention
…risks across Georgia External Website Debris Burning Safe Practices – English Best practices to prevent injury and damage when burning PDF Debris Burning Safe Practices – Español Mejores prácticas para…
Landowner Resources
…Casualty Loss and Involuntary Conversion Applicable for Timberland Owners A review of some of the Internal Revenue Service rules, regulations and or Revenue Rulings pertaining to Casualty Losses. PDF Code…
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…Enforcement Brian Clavier, “We are pleased that the District Attorney’s Office was able to work out this plea agreement and resolve this case. The Georgia Forestry Commission is grateful for…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…to provide these groups with less constricting, short-term contracts. In some cases, these groups are offering landowners carbon offset contracts for an average on $10-$15 per metric ton. To find…
Wildlife Incentives for Nongame and Game Species (Project WINGS)
…Rate Provides cash grants of up to $1,500 over three years, along with planning assistance in managing electrical or gas transmission right-of-ways for wildlife. Payment is $50 per acre per…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…be delivered as directed on the form. A GFC Forester will visit the site after planting to ensure that the reforestation plan was followed. In the case that the plan…
