Forestry Considered Critical Workforce Under “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
…from the Governor’s Office makes clear that forestry workers are included as a critical workforce under the guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. This statewide order supersedes and replaces…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…with Governor Brian Kemp’s most recent Executive Order. The directive stipulates that our agency follows guidance from the Department of Administrative Services for the reopening of state offices. It is…
2024 Georgia Pine Sawmills Producing Mechanical and Stress Rated Lumber
During a previous survey of the primary wood-using industries in Georgia, the following companies reported to GFC personnel that their listed sawmills used mechanical grading systems. Please note that not all mills responded to this question and there may be other Georgia mills that utilize mechanical lumber grading. Final determination will depend upon individual contact with the mills.
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
…agenda supports those goals. A number of organizations have partnered to bring together speakers and topics that further prescribed fire knowledge for practitioners and affiliated community and environmental advocates. Key…
Georgia Census 2020
…of dollars in federal funds are distributed. The #census is used to calculate the number of representatives each state has in Congress and how much money is allotted to public…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
While 2020 has thrown us some curves, one constant we can depend on is a colorful autumn in north Georgia. Dropping temperatures and sunny days usher in a special time…
FY24 WCG Rx Fire Applicants Information
This cost-share program is focused on reintroducing prescribed fire in the Chattahoochee Fall Line area of Georgia to provide ecological benefits and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. The program will be implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Forest Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Bobwhite Quail Initiative, Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, and other partners.
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…products we depend on all year long. Clean air. Filtered water. Homes for wildlife and places for camping, hiking and many types of outdoor recreation. Everyday products for our lives,…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
…who primarily worked on Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Department of Natural Resources managed lands. It has expanded to an elite group of resource professionals who serve more than 10…
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…between May and December of that year. “Georgia Forestry Commission personnel worked very closely with a number of partner agencies during the investigation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Law…