A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore

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…stretched to meet many of our goals. Below are just a few highlights from the year: Reaffirmed our commitment to the safety of every employee by launching the statewide GFC…

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

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…Georgia Forestry Commission’s Statewide Area of the Year for FY23, Area 9, was officially recognized by the state legislature on March 7. For more information about the many services of…

Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements

…forestland. The State holds title to the Forest Legacy conservation easements and provides technical advice to landowners. Landowners who donate a conservation easement are eligible for certain Federal and State…

Making the Shade Program

…Documentation of all matching funds must be provided before reimbursement of the grant award will be issued. Grant Timeframe Approved projects can begin only after the grantee and the State…

Laurel Wilt Disease Associated with Redbay Ambrosia Beetle

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…species of the Lauraceae within the southeast United States. Redbay (Persea borbonia) trees in the coastal plains of South Carolina and Georgia were the first casualties of laurel wilt in…

Consulting Foresters List

This application allows you to search for consulting foresters that cover the state of Georgia. These professionals are registered foresters within the state and have personally requested to be added to GFC’s database.

Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 2, 2020 The deadline is fast approaching for approved landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael to complete their state funded cleanup work and to submit documentation for…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30

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…sufficient moisture in some parts of the state to lower the overall fire danger, however there are some pockets of dryness in the northwest part of the state and in…