GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…2020 Tornadoes” was compiled by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health Management Group & Sustainable Community Forestry Program. After the National Weather Service confirmed tornado levels from EF-0 to EF-3,…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…secure a legal burn permit in Georgia is to get one online at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-877-OK2-BURN or by contacting a local office of the GFC. In some cases, a…
GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
…them and those who have been waiting. We’re tackling the backlog and taking service requests by phone at each of our local GFC offices. As a reminder, our offices remain…
2020 Selling Your Timber
Selling timber can be a source of great satisfaction to a landowner. It may also be surprising, frustrating and stressful, especially for landowners who conduct timber sales infrequently. Relying on the expertise of a registered consulting forester for help with harvest planning and timber sales reduces the likelihood that sellers or buyers will be caught off guard – and that helps landowners get the highest return for their timber.
GFC Seedling Sales Open!
…you’re looking for super-fast growing loblollies, the Georgia Giants should be your choice. These seedlings have been rigorously tested and found to produce 71% more volume per acre. If you’re…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
…Commission into the future. The committee is chaired by Georgia Forestry Association Vice President Tom Beyer and consists of three GFC employees and members of the GFC Board. The panel…
2019 BMP Brochure – Sustaining Your Forest and Georgia’s Water Quality
Forestry BMPs are an important part of the practice of sustainable forestry. Simply defined, sustainable forestry is ” … the management of forests to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.”
Georgia Census 2020
…privacy are protected. Join us at the Georgia Forestry Commission by making your voice count! Click here my2020census.gov/, and spread the word to help your community receive the funding it…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…around your home, stay current on weather conditions and how they can affect fire. Always obtain a permit at GaTrees.org, by calling 1-888-OK-2-BURN or your county GFC office. GFC Safe…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…Richard Russel Scenic Highway, Dicks Creek Gap (US 76 between Clayton and Hiawassee) and GA 180 west of Wolf Pen Gap should make for a nice drive. Full color at…
