North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…calling the local GFC office or by dialing 1-888-OK-2-BURN. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Recent rainfall from tropical storms have provided…
History of the Georgia Forestry Commission
This document provides a detailed history of GFC and forest management in Georgia.
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…permits for a $19. fee,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Interested buyers are prompted to enter personal information and credit card payments. Remember, authentic Georgia burn permits from…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…Check back frequently! And as social distancing and meticulous hygiene become standard operating procedure, we ask for your patience in the coming weeks. We will not be able to immediately…
Carbon Registry
…energy flows. Some sections of this document end with a sub-section titled Commentary. The commentary sections are non-mandatory and are included to inform the user of background information, provide references…
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
…Smokey’s 80th birthday on August 9, the Georgia Forestry Commission is hosting a 10 AM Facebook Live reading of Smokey’s popular book, “Smokey Bear Story.” The book chronicles the true…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…environment in mind. Partners such as The Georgia Forestry Commission, The Home Depot, The Davey Tree Expert Company, 11 Alive, Ferry Morse Seed Company, and Burpee Seed Company supply chipping…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
…serving and protecting people and property in their region,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only did they provide exceptional wildfire response and prevention services here at home,…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…work to combat wildfire, keep forestlands healthy, grow and nurture quality seedlings to keep Georgia forested and educate citizens about the myriad benefits of trees, including their impact on the…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
