Pardon Our Smoke

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 22, 2024 You may notice smoke rising over Georgia this weekend and into March. That’s because land managers working to enhance wildlife habitat and forested areas…

Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Program

A Smokey Bear wildfire prevention program is available for kindergarten to second grade students and public events that do not conflict with the national guidelines. Programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Get more information.

Storm Mitigation Planning

Planning Both communities and arborists need to plan ahead for storms. An effective storm plan will help to minimize a storm’s impacts on your community forest. GFC can help communities…

Educator Resources

…future for all. External Website Smokey Bear Wildfire safety through educational programs in schools, civic club gatherings and other public events Page on GFC Website Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl…

GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)

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…defined impact on COVID-19 transmission, complications or severity. We have been in ongoing communication on this issue with Georgia’s air quality regulators, the Environmental Protection Division of DNR, and with…

Prescribed Burn

…2008-2020 Helpful resource for detailed information on prescribed burning PDF Smoke Management Plan Georgia’s basic procedures and requirements for managing smoke from prescribed burns PDF V Smoke VSmoke-Web is a…

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

For students to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl. 1st through 5th grade students

Smokey Bear

Wildfire safety through educational programs in schools, civic club gatherings and other public events

Smoke Management Plan

Georgia’s basic procedures and requirements for managing smoke from prescribed burns