Longleaf Pine Conservation Reserve Initiative
The Longleaf Pine Initiative was established to convert suitable, environmentally sensitive cropland to longleaf pine forests.
Learn & Explore
…leaves a legacy for future generations to enjoy. In this section, learn about the benefits of trees and explore the celebrations, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities Georgia Forestry Commission provides….
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
…in a spacious dining hall. All students completing the Forestry Youth Camp receive a certificate of completion and a tee shirt. Registration is open until all slots are filled and…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…
More “Good Fire” Helping Prevent “Bad Fire” in Georgia
…the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) this year than the five-year average. That means a cleaner forest floor to combat catastrophic wildfires. It also means more new vegetative growth, providing food…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…your best work with followers of the Georgia Forestry Commission. There’s never been a better time to appreciate Mother Nature for the natural gifts she provides us every day. An…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Because of the magnitude of the damage, last winter’s wet weather, and a finite number of contractors, more time was needed to complete the remaining open…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…recognition are wildfire-related, including installing more than a thousand pre-suppression firebreaks, keeping response times to an average of three-and-a-half minutes, and average fire size to under four acres. Employees recorded…
History
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…
