Arson Investigations
…arsonists include: Arson in the Third Degree – Prison sentence of 1 – 5 years Arson in the Second Degree (> 5 acres burned) – Maximum prison sentence of 10…
Law Enforcement
…leading cause of wildfires in Georgia. Over the last five years, GFC rangers have responded, on average, to 259 arson fires per year which burn more than 3,148 acres. To…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Doing Business in Georgia
…within a two-hour flight of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Georgia offers state-of-the-art deep-water ports in Savannah and Brunswick operated by the Georgia Ports Authority. Georgia also offers inland barge operations…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
Executive Summary Georgia is an ideal place to live and work – offering a quality of life that is unmatched. We are business friendly, benefit from a temperate climate and…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…be aware exist! They’re located in both south and north, and they offer a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Dixon Memorial State Forest straddles Ware and Brantley Counties, just…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…and the Co-Op offers several options. We offer local prescribed fire certification classes to ensure our landowners can obtain a state certification if desired. We offer three live-fire training opportunities,…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…distribution area while the campaign ran. Out west, Wiles used various print materials and digital media to reach audiences at Nevada’s “Burning Man” experience, backcountry hikers in Wyoming, and people…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…Prevent Wildfire” message made famous by the US Forest Service’s iconic mascot. Nevada State Forester Kacey KC was with us and it was a pleasure to get to know her…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…knows Georgia forests inside out, freely shares his knowledge with landowners and colleagues, and brings a high degree of effort and detail into his work. He’s definitely one of our…
