Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…and provide jobs—lots and lots of jobs. Most of the trees covering our state are, in fact, planted, harvested and replanted on farms owned by private landowners. So, like any…
Burn Permits and Notifications
…Radiation (OAR), which oversees policies and protections for air quality and radiation exposure External Website Federal Clean Air Act Overview of the Clean Air Act and corresponding protections and actions…
Landowner Resources
…techniques to forest properties. External Website Federal Clean Air Act Overview of the Clean Air Act and corresponding protections and actions by the EPA External Website FEMA Disaster Declaration Map…
Ask The Arborist
…for recommendations for certified arborists who actually perform tree maintenance or removal and compare quotes with others.) Contracts Demand that work only start once a contract is signed by both…
Water Quality & BMPs
…2021 Low Water Crossing Installation in Lower Coastal Plain The Federal Clean Water Act, Section 404, exempts normal, established, ongoing silvicultural activities from the permitting process for discharges of dredged…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…soul. OUTSIDE ACTIVITY: All physical activity/exercise is beneficial. However, activity outdoors has other known benefits. Outside activity increases exposure to sunlight, which can increase vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D…
Learn, Plan, Act
…as “forest owners” and need help to protect both their personal investment and the environment. The Learn, Plan, Act campaign seeks to break down the barriers for new and existing…
Social & Cultural
…clean air for you to breathe every day? Download fact sheet to learn more. PDF Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse…
Human Resources Information
…this form. Commitment to Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act GFC abides by the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will not discriminate against individual with disabilities…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched an online tool that pinpoints wildfire activity throughout the state. By visiting the agency’s website at…
