Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…through the end of September, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the restrictions to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground-level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…cadres, as well as community outreach through forestry field days and other programs. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Berrien County team received South Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the…
Local Forester Named GFC 2020 Forester of the Year
…star within the forestry community.” Martin’s assigned management counties are Early, Miller, Seminole, Decatur. Martin was recognized for completing 556 customer cases impacting 54,000 acres. He created eight detailed Forest…
Carbon Sequestration
Forests have the capacity to both store and emit carbon. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store carbon in the stem, roots,…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in a 15-county area of southwest Georgia can take pride in receiving wildfire protection and much more from the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC)…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…community outreach. Among other achievements, they completed numerous building projects, hosted a special delegation of business leaders from Japan, volunteered at the Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp, and served as…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…environment are getting custom help from state experts. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters provide advice on these issues and many more, and the agency has just rewarded one of its…
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…growing characteristics and prices in the online catalogue at GaSeedlings.org Deliveries for pines begin December 1 and run through February. Hardwood deliveries start January 1 and also run through February….
Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
