GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…and reforestation. Timber damage in storms rated EF-1 or lower was mostly light, and with minor clean-up, the stands will recover naturally,” Williams said. According to the report, the four…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…with Governor Brian Kemp’s most recent Executive Order. The directive stipulates that our agency follows guidance from the Department of Administrative Services for the reopening of state offices. It is…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
With all the recent severe weather activity throughout the Southeast, it’s important to assess how your trees weathered the storms. Often a home or business owner’s focus is on cleaning…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. It’s been a trying time for us all. The challenges and restrictions caused by COVID-19 have had far-reaching effects, yet we recognize…
Ransomware Attack Impacting GFC Online Services
…so responses may be delayed. In addition, the time required to fill Georgia Open Records Act requests may be longer than normal, due to some files being inaccessible at this…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…Seedlings can be picked up at local GFC offices or at our Flint River Nursery. While online orders are strongly encouraged for all seedlings this year, recent ransomware attacks have…
Storm Mitigation Template
Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template
Storm Mitigation Workbook
Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…our communities.” Georgia Forestry Commission Acting Director Gary White will open the meeting with an update on “The State of Fire in Georgia.” Recent air quality episodes will be discussed…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…is currently conducting research and interviews and the top three candidates will be presented to GFC’s BOD, which will recommend one finalist to the Governor for appointment before the end…