Georgia ReLeaf Program
Georgia ReLeaf efforts to help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans.
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…wildfire danger and take responsible actions to prevent wildfires from occurring,” said Sorrells. For more information about fire weather, fire safety, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…benefits of Southern forests ever since,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency commends her dedication to sound forest management and is proud to help celebrate this outstanding…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State of Georgia.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…to their many skills, more than $30,000 in savings was realized, electrical wiring projects and upgrades at two county offices were completed, and two employees volunteered and deployed to western…
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…employees completed more firebreak installation services for landowners than any other GFC Area and they maintained a 99% implementation score for protecting water quality from rainwater run-off into streams, rivers,…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…register to use the system at https://georgiafc-burnpermit.firesponse.com/. For more information about becoming a certified burner go to https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/. To learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…year for Firewise mitigation work in our communities. Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division Summer Burn Ban ends on September 30, which means more people using outdoor burning as a tool around…
Native Trees of Georgia Book
Book showing illustrations of trees native to Georgia.