Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…prescribed burns. Kastle participated in the Georgia Freshman Legislative Tour, FFA Forestry Field Day, timber marking with the State Lands Departments, and various Best Management Practices exams and inspections. In…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 24, 2022 Residents, special guests, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be on hand Saturday, March 26 in Newnan to mark the first anniversary of tornadoes…
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
…this weekend. Burning permits may also be temporarily suspended in certain areas until conditions change. “Most of Georgia has been placed under a fire weather watch through Sunday and a…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
Join us on Thursday, June 16th from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. for a free webinar via Zoom. This webinar will cover: What is heirs’ property and how is it created?…
GFC Tracking Palmetto Berry Thieves
…landowners often do not notice the thefts until their property has been picked clean. Illegal harvesters operate day and night and may be dangerous if confronted. Landowners are being urged…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…2PM-6PM Days of Creation Christmas Tree Farm Sheryl Herrin 3997 Waycross Highway Jesup, GA, 31545 Phone: 912-256-1167 County: Wayne From Jesup, take US Hwy 84 West, farm is on the…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…few days and possibly weeks. “Georgia law requires five things for any outdoor burning, one of which is to take reasonable precautions to prevent the escape of burn piles,” Sorrells…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…planned in Georgia today. A 2009 study showed Georgia’s forests provide $37 billion in ecosystem services to the state. Those include water filtration and carbon sequestration, along with homes for…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…Arbor Day celebrations to wildfire season and Georgia-grown Christmas trees, GFC’s reach is immense, and stories are told at every turn. Each of our departments carries out the agency’s goals…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…effort, and resolve each of you bring to the agency every day. I am thankful for your persistent commitment to excellent customer service, striving to reach a positive outcome for…
