Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

…to eradicate every known cogongrass spot in Georgia. Thanks to this program, Georgia only has 492 acres of known cogongrass locations in the entire state, most of which are now…

GFC Leaf Watch

…tree species ensures you can count on a show of fall colors each year. Visit our GFC Leaf Watch page, the Georgia State Parks website, and the links listed below…

Ask The Arborist

…of prolonged drought. PDF Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Forest Tent Caterpillar and Fall Webworm Helpful information about identifying and controlling tent caterpillars and webworms. PDF Fungal Conks on Trees Fungal Conks,

Firefighting Training & Resources

…completed by each individual prior to attending the 2-day field day. The pre-work is completed through the GFC’s online learning portal, with links to the NWCG and FEMA learning portals….

Water Quality & BMPs

…better. Two of the most critical BMPs are Streamside Management Zones (SMZs) and water diversions. SMZs are areas next to stream banks and bodies of water that must be specially…

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree

…homes, and sinks others into lakes to create fish habitats. Since the program’s inception, communities across Georgia have diverted over six million trees from landfills. “Bring One for the Chipper”…

Rural Fire Defense Program

…currently being offered, please click on one of the links below. To place bids on these auction sites, you much first set up a user account. To set up a…

North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality

…to keep Georgians and their property safe.” The burn ban will be in effect from May 1-September 30, 2022. The 54 Georgia counties affected are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts,…