Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
…to promote and protect operations and sustainability initiatives. Lowrimore was a senior account executive at Davis-Garvin Insurance Agency, servicing a national portfolio of forestry business; Resource Manager of Eastern Forest…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
As of July 1, 2021, changes go into effect regarding the legal responsibilities of Georgia landowners burning outdoor yard debris. Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intention to burn hand-piled vegetative matter. However, the legal responsibilities of those burning outdoor yard debris will be strengthened. Under Senate Bill 119,…
Forest Services Contractors
Search by Company Name, Contact Info, Service Area or Specific Services , , Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: RxBurner? No Pesticide Applicator? No Bulldozing Burning For Site Prep Burning For…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…Facebook page or by requesting to be added to the e-mail list. To be added to the email list please send an email to rlumpkin@gfc.state.ga.us. At WCGFLA meetings and events…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
…charges, Brown could be sentenced to 105 years in prison. In late July, a series of suspicious forest fires prompted Berrien Co. Sherriff’s Department investigators to request assistance from Georgia…
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…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…by planting them we can combat canopy loss from development pressures, storms, and pest issues. Planting more trees makes good sense for today and for generations to come.” The state…
My Firewise Experience
My Firewise Experience By Noah Futch My name is Noah Futch, and I have just finished my senior year at White County High School and will attend the University of…
