Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…cadres, as well as community outreach through forestry field days and other programs. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Berrien County team received South Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the…
More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
…the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) this year than the five-year average. That means a cleaner forest floor to combat catastrophic wildfires. It also means more new vegetative growth, providing food…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Teacher Conservation Workshop
…developing awareness, knowledge, skills, and commitment resulting in informed decisions, responsible behavior, and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment. Project WILD has been providing award winning, classroom tested, quality…
Timber Sales
Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…agenda supports those goals. A number of organizations have partnered to bring together speakers and topics that further prescribed fire knowledge for practitioners and affiliated community and environmental advocates. Key…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
By Frank Sorrells, GFC Chief of Protection. Over the years, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Protection team has responded to tens of thousands of wildfires. In fact, each year more…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…walks by and we will forever know the good thing we have. Plant Newnan and The Georgia Forestry Commission understand the best time to plant a tree was yesterday. But…
Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…is rare that so many people within different fields of the same profession can come together to teach and help future foresters grow and learn. These professionals use their knowledge…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…know the local ordinances by contacting county or city officials. The local fire department is a good source of information. Recognize and know that fireworks start wildfires. Don’t ignite fireworks,…
