Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…dry conditions has the potential to reignite previous hot spots and cause dangerous new wildfires. The Georgia Forestry Commission has a valuable online fire tracking tool that is available for…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…the “Georgia 500” as a group chosen for their role as prominent economic developers, managers, and trailblazers in the state who have accomplished great strides that positively impact Georgia and…
“Smokey Bear and Me: A Thanksgiving Thrill!”
…the parade route, and it was amazing to hear them chant for Smokey and repeat our “Only You…” mantra! We were on the route for close to two hours and…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…of today – and tomorrow.” Projects chosen for funding range from training high school youth in urban forestry and invasive plant removal to establishing an in-town native food forest and…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia
…Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ), is being brought to Georgia. A cadre of GFC staff specializing in arboriculture and wildfire risk mitigation have plans to begin providing this training to arborists…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…plant growth, which wildlife depend on for food and shelter.” Last year, more than one-million acres of forestland were prescribe-burned in Georgia. Certified practitioners are trained in the application of…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…Basic Wildland Fire Training, Wildland PPE at a 50/50 match, and assists the Georgia Fire Academy. During my time as Rural Fire Defense Manager, I have had the opportunity to…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in east-central Georgia already know what a special part of the state they live in. Now they can take extra pride in the…
WILDFIRE INJURY UNDER INVESTIGATION
…is in stable condition at a Chattanooga hospital, where he was transported for treatment. The cause of the wildfire is currently unknown and under investigation. Georgia Forestry Commission wildland firefighters…
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…an absolute blast, igniting an explosion of creativity and excitement among campers. Armed with nothing but cardboard, tape, and their imaginations, campers transform simple materials into innovative and hilariously quirky…
