Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…Georgia Forestry Commission protects citizens and their property from wildfire and assists landowners with fire strategies. To learn more about wildfire, prescribed burning, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission,…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…future looks bright.” The Georgia Forestry Commission updates the Sustainability Report every five years, per legislative direction. With fresh input from the forest industry and GFC data, the document details…
SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT FOR SMOKEY BEAR’S BIRTHDAY
…Smokey’s 80th birthday on August 9, the Georgia Forestry Commission is hosting a 10 AM Facebook Live reading of Smokey’s popular book, “Smokey Bear Story.” The book chronicles the true…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…of Registration for Foresters in 1951 for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating those who engage in the practice of professional forestry. External Website…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…user account, click on the desired auction site on follow the sites’ instructions. https://www.govdeals.com/ https://www.publicsurplus.com/ Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act Of 1978 PDF FFP Program Overview The…
Care For Your Trees
…it will take care of you. As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a…
Economic
…As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Check…
Health & Recreational
…of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health. Check out research on why Healthy Trees make Healthy Lives. External Website i-Tree…
