…fall leaves outdoors is a must for many this time of year, it should never be attempted without following important safety procedures. By law, burners bear responsibility for their own…

…environment are getting custom help from state experts. Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters provide advice on these issues and many more, and the agency has just rewarded one of its…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in a 15-county area of southwest Georgia can take pride in receiving wildfire protection and much more from the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC)…

…benefits of Southern forests ever since,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency commends her dedication to sound forest management and is proud to help celebrate this outstanding…

…cadres, as well as community outreach through forestry field days and other programs. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s Berrien County team received South Zone Unit of the Year recognition at the…

…community outreach. Among other achievements, they completed numerous building projects, hosted a special delegation of business leaders from Japan, volunteered at the Billy Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp, and served as…

…asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels….

…with trees. A complete list of projects and their locations can be found here: https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program. For more information about tree planting and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….