Directories
…and managers across the state. This list is made up of contractors who have submitted information to GFC and is not meant as an endorsement of any individual or company….
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.
Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards
…recognition.” The Area team is commended for maintaining average wildfire sizes below five acres and for prompt and appropriate responses to reported wildfires with an under-five-minute-average response time. Area 9…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…“Under the direction of Chief Chad Brackin, employees in the Early/Miller Unit demonstrated remarkable accomplishments during a time when normal operations were anything but normal,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…holiday because February is inside the state’s ideal planting window. “Trees are nature’s greatest multi-tasker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only do they give us clean water…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…register to use the system at https://georgiafc-burnpermit.firesponse.com/. For more information about becoming a certified burner go to https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/. To learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Law Enforcement
…Bill 790 to enforce any law relating to the protection, security, conservation, or sale of forest/timber resources. GFC receives and evaluates complaints concerning timber transactions. Investigators are assigned to complaints,…