Management Plans
A forest management plan is the roadmap to a healthy forest. There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Find out how to develop a plan.
RX Burn Trailer Flyer
A trailer containing tools which supplement and assist landowners in conducting safe prescribed burning is now available for rent through the Georgia Forestry Commission. The West Central Georgia Forest Landowners Association initiated the idea to provide local forestland managers with professional equipment needed to conduct safer and more efficient prescribed burns. The trailer and tools are also used at training events for private landowners.
Certified Burners Early Permit System
…Executing your Prescribed Burn Below are a few resources for helping you plan and prepare for your next Prescribed Burn: Fire Weather Forecast Prescribed Burn Plan Smoke Management Plan V-Smoke…
GFC Applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program (IPCP).
The Georgia Forestry Commission is now accepting applications for two programs that provide financial incentives to help landowners manage their forestland. The purpose of the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…with the GFC under the Region 5 Foresters. I learned a lot of valuable experience from visiting private landowners and being present on wildfires and prescribed burns to just sitting…
Southern Pine Beetle and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Programs Now Accepting Applications!
…help landowners manage their forestland. The purpose of the Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) Cost Share Program is to help landowners implement forestry practices that will improve or restore forest health…
History
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
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,…
