PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
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…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…the east, south and west sides of homes can significantly impact cooling bills and quickly pay back the installation and maintenance costs. Shaded surfaces also need to be painted less…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…approximately 10000 acres in the West Central Georgia area in FY24. Sign-Up Period: FY24 Applications will be accepted between 1/2/2024 – 3/31/2024. We anticipate the initiative will pay between $8.00…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…love kids and love learning. Together, we have compiled a list of activities to reach for when you hear that first tell-tale sigh… Here are 12 simple and easy activities…
Cogongrass In Georgia – Report It
If you have a possible sighting of Cogongrass, please report it here: County of Possible Infestation i.e. Major Road Intersection, GPS Location, Address, etc ApplingAtkinsonBaconBakerBaldwinBanksBarrowBartowBen HillBerrienBibbBleckleyBrantleyBrooksBryanBullochBurkeButtsCalhounCamdenCandlerCarrollCatoosaCharltonChathamChattahoocheeChattoogaCherokeeClarkeClayClaytonClinchCobbCoffeeColquittColumbiaCookCowetaCrawfordCrispDadeDawsonDecaturDekalbDodgeDoolyDoughertyDouglasEarlyEcholsEffinghamElbertEmanuelEvansFanninFayetteFloydForsythFranklinFultonGilmerGlascockGlynnGordonGradyGreeneGwinnettabershamHallHancockHaralsonHarrisHartHeardHenryHoustonIrwinJacksonJasperJeff DavisJeffersonJenkinsJohnsonJonesLamarLanierLaurensLee LibertyLincolnLongLowndesLumpkinMaconMadisonMarionMcDuffieMcIntoshMeriwetherMillerMitchellMonroeMontgomeryMorganMurrayMuscogeeNewtonOconeeOglethorpePauldingPeachPickensPiercePikePolkPulaskiPutnamQuitmanRabunRandolphRichmondRockdaleSchleyScrevenSeminoleSpaldingStephensStewartSumterTalbotTaliaferroTattnallTaylorTelfairTerrellThomasTiftToombsTownsTruetlenTroupTurnerTwiggsUnionUpsonWalkerWaltonWareWarrenWashingtonWayneWebsterWheelerWhiteWhitfieldWilcoxWilkesWilkinsonWorth Date of…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…mailed in. In order to be considered valid and legal, the original (no copies) must be submitted with a notary seal and signature. Mail to: Ga. Forestry Commission Attn: Prescribed…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 1, 2024 High temperatures and lack of widespread significant rainfall are prompting new safety warnings for the Independence Day holiday. The Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…
