Prescribed Burn
…Certain weather parameters are dictated and a burn permit must be obtained from GFC. Firebreaks (natural or man-made) must be noted and a map of the tract should be attached….
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…is designed to lessen (mitigate) the loss of life and property to wildfire. It serves as a valuable guide to helping WUI residents learn to live safely and mitigate against…
Wildfire Prevention
…clearing Escaped prescribed burning Some outdoor burning requires a burn permit and/or notification. The burning of household garbage is prohibited and not permitted by GFC. When preparing for any type…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…More than half of the wildfires in Georgia start because of careless debris burning. For this reason, most debris burning requires a burn permit. Certain weather conditions also increase the…
Forest Health
…provide guidance to landowners and mitigate the loss to our natural resources. The goal is to offer technical assistance and training to landowners and land managers in order to minimize…
Landowner Resources
…and caused extensive mortality of mature hemlock – especially in the Appalachian Mountains. External Website Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation…
Georgia Wood-Using Industries Directory
…Website: www.thepricecompanies.com Pulliam Lumber Company, Inc. Physical Address: 12013 Jefferson Street Mitchell, GA 30820 County: Glascock Mill Size: D Mailing Address: P.O. Box 15 Mitchell, GA 30820 Post & Pole…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…ground level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy fall leaves outdoors is a must for many this time of year, a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission is…
Carbon Sequestration
Forests have the capacity to both store and emit carbon. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store carbon in the stem, roots,…
Arson Investigations
…burn permit laws, GFC employs law enforcement investigators. These investigators have extensive, specialized training in fire investigation. See Something, Say Something To report criminal forestry activity, timber theft or arson…
