Firewise USA® Program
…State Park Camden County Saint Marys Cumberland Island Camden County Saint Marys Currahee Club Stephens County Toccoa Deerlick Astronomy Village Taliaferro County Crawfordville Denver York Lane Community Rabun County Tiger…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…is a very important management tool,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Healthy forests provide so many products, jobs and benefits, including clean air and water, habitat for wildlife,…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…for non-profits and communities to jump on these funding opportunities,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Georgia is fortunate to have an abundance of trees and this effort will…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…in the four and five categories, indicating very high fire danger,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “The decision to burn must be made on specific weather…
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…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…said Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Chief Brian Clavier. “Price has been charged with theft by taking and criminal damage to property, both felonies. He is also charged with criminal…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…to the brave men and women of the Georgia Forestry Commission for sharing their time and expertise,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “Many states have come to our aid in…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…January 30 through February 5, 2022. “The Georgia Forestry Commission works with thousands of private and public partners to help spread the word about ‘good fire,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…
