Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
A Hephzibah man is in the Richmond County jail facing felony charges for timber theft. Ryan Casey Price, 23, was arrested after Georgia Forestry Commission investigators traced a trail of…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…is here and many families ware venturing out to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…the type of sale, Best Management Practices (BMP) compliance, length of contract, damage penalties and harvest restrictions. Things to Consider When looking to sell your timber, make sure to consider…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…Texas have helped offset mill closures in Canada, while four new large mills are coming to the South with some previously idle facilities in Florida and Mississippi coming back online….
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
Georgia ReLeaf Program
Georgia ReLeaf efforts to help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans.
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…installation, landowners with forested land can reduce the risk of wildfire and minimize impacts if fires do occur. Tractor & Bulldozer rate changes effective 9/1/21 Check Local Fire Weather Conditions…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…to make decisions on development, commerce, wildlife and much more. Nationally, collected data is electronically compiled and forwarded to the U.S. Forest Service FIA program office in Knoxville, Tennessee. Based…
Nature’s Water Filter Fact Sheet
Did you know working forests are the most significant factor affecting water quality and quantity in Georgia? Download fact sheet to learn more.
