North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
History of the Georgia Forestry Commission
This document provides a detailed history of GFC and forest management in Georgia.
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
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….
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…to have colleagues who’ve stepped in to handle my time-sensitive responsibilities. As one of them said to me, “Family comes first.” Family does come first! That’s a value I’m so…
Pardon Our Smoke
…will be taking advantage of good weather conditions to do “prescribed burning.” Prescribed burns are known as “good fires,” whereas uncontrolled and accidental fires are “bad fires” or “wildfires.” Certified…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…firebreaks be two times the width of the expected height of the flames. GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. Plowing is scheduled on a first come,…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2023 As area residents continue cleaning up from recent severe weather, the Georgia Forestry Commission is issuing an important reminder. The burning of vegetative debris…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…Brown, 37, is facing 55 charges in connection with 13 intentionally set fires that burned 13.7 acres and threatened the lives of local and state officers. If convicted on all…
