Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands In celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission invites you to visit state forests you may not even…

GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update

communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…

Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…

SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY

…join the party, go to facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission. To learn more about Smokey Bear’s birthday opportunities, go to smokeybear.com/reading-challenge. For information about the many services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

Connect With Nature

Take a forest break! GFC and Southern Group of State Foresters have launched a communications campaign to educate the public about the benefits of forests. The campaign invites internet visitors…

Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day

…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…

Law Enforcement

…Bill 790 to enforce any law relating to the protection, security, conservation, or sale of forest/timber resources. GFC receives and evaluates complaints concerning timber transactions. Investigators are assigned to complaints,…

#SpringIntoAction with GFC!

…where you are? Redbuds blooming? Cardinals posing? Weeping willows moving with the breeze? We want to share the beauty you’re enjoying, and we’ll do that on our Facebook (Georgia Forestry…