Storm Mitigation Planning
…place in advance (hotline system, pre-determined debris storage areas, hiring specifications for tree care companies to include certified arborists) Be prepared to conduct an immediate assessment of the damage and…
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….
Wood-Using Industries
…with the mills. PDF 2024 Georgia Exporting Mills 2024 EXPORTERS BY MILL TYPE PDF 2024 Georgia Certified Mills & Products This is a list of companies that participated in the…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
Forest landowners in Mitchell, Grady, and Decatur Counties are eligible for a free prescribed fire certification class, April 17-18, 2019, in Moultrie, Georgia. Training will be held at Southern Regional…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…the family property. ATFS certification is an internationally-recognized certification standard, and Hodges works with National Wildlife Federation and Georgia Forestry Commission to meet eight standards of sustainability. ATFS certified properties…
Conservation Woodland Program
…aesthetics, and wildfire prevention. Let’s Get Started! CUVA Information Certain properties, including agricultural lands, forestlands, and environmentally sensitive areas, may be eligible for reduced property tax rates through Conservation Use…
GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
…harvest plans, creating sale maps, and gaining accreditation such as my Wildland Firefighter Type II certification. While I am certainly taking valuable experience and certifications from this internship, I am…
