Cogongrass in Georgia
…established due to the tremendous root system that must be completely eliminated. The first step in eradicating cogongrass is educating individuals how to identify the grass. The most recognizable feature…
Timber Sales
…Mrizek, GFC, at 478-283-3881 USFS GNA Turkey Neck FY25 County: Oglethorpe County Location: USFS GNA Turkey Neck Deadline: 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond,…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…is there is still plenty of foliage in transition and still plenty green so we should still see more color development in the coming days to the next 2-3 weeks….
Think safety before starting a burn.
…machine-piled vegetation and area burning (land clearing, burning off understory or acreage), call your local GFC county office at https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Standard fire emergency tools include shovels, water and a cellphone,…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…requirement to notify the GFC county ranger for agriculture, silviculture and land-clearing burns for residential or commercial development. Those activities DO require a permit. These changes will take a little…
Needlecast in Pines
…on their way to a full recovery. If you have any questions about needlecast or other forest health issues, contact your county forester; https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Learn more about needlecast here: http://www.state.sc.us/forest/pubs/pineneedlecast.pdf….
Leaf Watch Report for October 05, 2022
…Hogpen Gap Overlook in Union County via the Russell Scenic Highway provides exceptional views of mountains to the North, including Georgia’s highest point, Brasstown Bald. Owl Creek Road, off State…
USFS GNA Turkey Neck FY25
County: Oglethorpe County
Location: USFS GNA Turkey Neck
Deadline: 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Bid Process Contact: Ben Hammond, GFC, at 706-612-3729
About
Our headquarters is in Dry Branch, Georgia. We also have district and county offices throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state forester. GFC provides…
Smokey Bear
…fire. Bring Smokey to Your Event To schedule a Smokey Bear program, contact your local GFC county ranger. Guidelines for Smokey Bear Programs Smokey Bear must be allowed to promote…
