Doing Business in Georgia
…and compensation generated directly by Georgia’s forest industry. PDF 2022 Economic Benefits of the Forestry Industry in Georgia Georgia’s forest industry has many components, which interact with all other sectors…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…of escape when someone is burning hand-piled vegetation. There are common denominators that come up time and time again when wildfires are caused by someone who burns hand-piled vegetation and…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…partnerships, establish and build new ones, and create relationships between a community and its local Georgia Forestry Commission personnel and resources. To learn more about this program, go to https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/georgia-releaf-grant-program/….
Forest Management & Conservation
…Practices Sustainable forests start with modern forest management practices. GFC educates landowners about these practices, which include: prescribed burning timber harvesting reforestation pest management and control Forest Management Plans GFC…
Reforestation
…Seedlings are available to the public on a first come-first serve basis. Orders can be delivered to and picked up at any GFC office across the state without additional charge….
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Fire Weather Forecast
Current Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas
Daily Fire Danger Rating Map
Daily updates of fire risks across Georgia
Fine Fuel Moisture Table
A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired
Cogongrass in Georgia
…spreads through both rhizomes and seed production. Forming dense mats, it is extremely flammable creating hazardous prescribed burning and wildfire conditions. Cogongrass is difficult to eradicate once it has become…
