Wildfire Prevention
…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…wetland protection and management timber harvesting site preparation reforestation In the Southeast, we typically see a non-regulatory approach to BMP implementation. Loggers, foresters and landowners select from a variety of…
Conservation Woodland Program
…can be devastating to life and property. Your home, outbuildings and structures can all be protected. Understanding the home ignition zone can better prepare you to defend your home and…
One Tree Planted – Reforestation Program
…tree planting plan for the acreage involved. The plan will quantify acreage and address site preparation and planting specifications. The applicant must agree to follow the plan to be eligible…
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan
…potential effects on forest resources, the 2005 Georgia General Assembly created a joint “Future of Forestry” study committee. The committee was charged to prepare a comprehensive plan for Georgia to…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…preparation and planting specifications. The applicant must agree to follow the plan in order to receive seedlings. Approved seedling applications will be submitted to the GFC nursery and seedlings will…
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Eligibility Farmers, ranchers and owners of private, non-industrial forest land that promote agricultural production, forest management and environmental quality. Forestry Practices Covered Prescribed burning, site preparation & tree planting, pre-commercial…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…we play a major role in preventing them. Georgia averages over 2,300 wildfires annually, with an average size of seven acres per fire. GFC personnel are prepared to respond 24…
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…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…the greater Savannah area.” The GFC is monitoring the short and long term forecast and will initiate expanded preparedness and response plans, if conditions warrant. The 54 counties whose burn…
