Georgia’s Family Forest Landowners – 2021
…sustaining rural economies, but they also provide several other environmental (e.g., clean water and air, carbon sequestration and storage, wildlife habitat, and pollination) and social (e.g., hunting, tourism, aesthetic) benefits….
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…larger percentage of sweetgum are showing colors ranging from dull red and maroon to yellow and brown. Hickory continues to retain leaves displaying a range of vibrant yellows. Overall, total…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…signup period ends applicants will be notified of their approval status by email. In the email, approved landowners will receive the total amount of funds obligated to their application, their…
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
…Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster. This initiative focuses on increasing bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitats. Click this link to view the FY24 flyer on…
Arson Investigations
The Georgia General Assembly passed a law giving GFC the authority to enforce the fire laws of the state nearly 100 years ago. To combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry…
Smokey Bear
…a fire prevention message; Wildfire prevention is Smokey’s ONLY message. Smokey Bear cannot promote or endorse a commercial product or a private business. Smokey’s image is friendly and dignified; Smokey…
County Contacts
…across Georgia are trained to provide homeowners and landowners with a wide array of services. You can select your county to get the contact information for help in your community….
Prescribed Burn Certification
…will receive a comprehensive study manual and instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. The applicants must pass a written test, have two years of…
Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…between trees and health can impact so many aspects of our lives,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “There are real physical, mental and healing benefits provided by tree…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…programs. Only online applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and submitted by April 8, 2020. External Website Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grants – Press Release…
