Firefighting Training & Resources

…and personal instruction, which allows for instructor and trainee interactions, more “hands on” practical instruction, and will enhance the overall training experience. The Georgia Forestry Commission ensures qualified instructors are…

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

…Drench Application, please see HWA Soil Drench Treatment Instructions. For specific instructions on Soil Injection Application, please see HWA Soil Injection Instructions. Resources 2020 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Georgia (brochure)…

Human Resources Information

…Eligibility for all group health insurance coverage is the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Medical Insurance Georgia state government offers its employees three types of health…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

…biological control agents. On March 1, 2021, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) proposed repeal of Chapter 224-3, “Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine,” in its entirety. Following an open comment period, on…

Water Quality & BMPs

…and Compliance Survey PDF 2017 Forestry BMP Survey Highlights PDF 2017 Firebreak Installation and Water Quality Brochure General Procedures for Compliance with the Clean Water Act. PDF 2016 Savannah Clean…

Longleaf Restoration

…acceptance or refusal Landowner must complete practices in a proper timeline recommended by GFC Reports to NRCS practices completed, these are then inspected If confirmed and approved, funds for practice…

GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program

…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…

Forestry Services Contractors Directory

…Statewide Drum Chopping Complete Vegetation Management 140 South Wiggins Road, Plant City,FL Ray Spirnock Office Phone:813-752-7506 Mobile Phone: Fax: 813-754-7609 RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Herbaceous Aerial Spray Herbaceous Ground…

Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program

…projects, contact: Seth Hawkins Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator shawkins@gfc.state.ga.us 478-951-8286 Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 1. GA Tree Owners Manual From Planting to Maintenance PDF 3. Community Tree Planting and…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…state tax base, with $977 million in gross tax revenue. Georgia’s urban and community forestry companies generated an additional $4 billion of economic activity in 2017. Strong markets for forest…