Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will showcase fresh perspectives, national decision-makers, the latest wildland fire research and much more during its 2020 annual meeting…
Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia
By RT Lumpkin, GFC Prescribed Burn Center Coordinator Prescribed Burn Awareness Week is Jan. 30 through Feb. 5 in Georgia – a time to recognize the many benefits of this…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Georgia is marking the importance of “good fire” during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, February 5-11, 2024, as declared by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Prescribed…
Prescribed Fire and COVID-19
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. During the #COVID19 pandemic, it is imperative that prescribed fire practitioners statewide exercise heightened judgement about smoke management. GFC is communicating with…
How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
…the landscape as applied by trained practitioners. Prescribed fire’s benefits include the reduction of wildfire risk, improvements in wildlife habitat, and enhancement of reforestation processes. “Prescribed fire is one of…
FAQs
…in areas such as water quality, prescribed burning, forest health, community forestry and forest stewardship and utilization. View our current openings. Fire Prevention & Suppression Do I have to get…
Prescribed Burn Plan – 2021 Update
A resource for all GFC personnel when conducting prescribed burn assistance for landowners and when conducting prescribed burning on GFC owned lands
Prescribed Fire in Georgia – A Strategic Plan 2008-2020
Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning
Georgia Prescribed Fire Council
Council for prescribed fire advocacy across the state
Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Southern Ecosystems
Helpful resource for managers to plan and execute prescribed burns in Southern forests and grasslands
