Georgia Census 2020

…privacy are protected. Join us at the Georgia Forestry Commission by making your voice count! Click here my2020census.gov/, and spread the word to help your community receive the funding it…

Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff

…and decreased sunlight hours provide a signal to the trees (as well as many other species of plants, animals, and insects) that it’s time to start preparing for dormancy until…

Pine Bark Beetles

…storm damage or disease. It is important that pine species best suited to the area are planted and that recommended spacing intervals are followed. Thinning and competition control help maintain…

Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program

…The application must be signed by the landowner. The list of applicants will be compiled and randomly selected if necessary. Final approvals will be announced by August 11, 2023. Approved…

EAB Update (2021)

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first detected in Georgia in 2013 in DeKalb and Fulton Counties and has now been found in 44 counties in Georgia. As of September 2021, there are infestations in 35 states, the District of Columbia and five Canadian provinces. Since 2013, both the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Forestry Commission have followed federal guidelines and restricted the movement of ash materials out of quarantine areas.

Timber Harvest Notifications

…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…

Why Choose a Live Christmas Tree?

…where they decompose and provide organic matter back to the earth. Artificial trees are made with petroleum-based products and other hazardous materials that are not good for our landfills. Some…

Certified Burners Early Permit System

…a New Permit Request. Need Assistance? Here is how to Get Started as a Certified Burner. Introductory Videos and Tutorials System Overview Video for Certified Burners How to Request an…