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,…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…tool we are strategically moving forward with is UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems. More commonly known as drones, they provide a unique opportunity to complete certain tasks more efficiently and…
Management Plans & Advice
…plan, known as a Forest Stewardship Plan Ready to build your roadmap to success? Start here. After you complete this form, GFC’s forest management team will contact you to get…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…to make decisions on development, commerce, wildlife and much more. Nationally, collected data is electronically compiled and forwarded to the U.S. Forest Service FIA program office in Knoxville, Tennessee. Based…
