Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…trees require between 5 and 7.5 gallons of water per caliper inch (measure diameter on the trunk six inches above the soil line) each week throughout the entire length of…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…pollution levels are known to contribute to lung problems and heart disease. Residents in Georgia counties not included in the annual burn ban will continue to be required to secure…
SCFP Area Map – Sept 2021
SCFP Area Map by County
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…secure a legal burn permit in Georgia is to get one online at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN or by contacting a local office of the GFC. In some cases, a…
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…
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…be assured we are intently focused on this issue and will be back up and running when the problem is solved and we can assure safety for you and GFC….
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
…advocacy of violence in any form is contrary to our values and culture. Discrimination has absolutely no place in our agency, and its appearance on any platform, including the personal…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…have Gov. Brian Kemp on this year’s program,” said Mark Melvin, Chair of the Coalition of Prescribed Fire Councils. “We’re also proud to welcome guest speaker U.S. Secretary of Agriculture…
Georgia Census 2020
…is time consuming or difficult, don’t! It’s easy to access online and the questionnaire only takes about 10 minutes to complete. It’s safe, secure and confidential and your information and…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…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…
