Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…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…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…value for the health of our forests and its wildlife,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “These burns help prevent wildfire, protecting property and lives. They also stimulate new…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…Rural Fire Defense have played a vital role in the success of the Alamo Volunteer Fire Department. With their help, we have expanded our fleet from one truck to five…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…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…
SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION
…“This part of southwest Georgia has had its fair share of fire and storms,” said Lowrimore. “We are fortunate to have these professionals at the ready to help, 24/7.” The…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…from vehicles and smoke gets trapped in hot air, it contributes to higher ozone levels, and that’s been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. To help diminish air…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…across the state. To help diminish air issues surrounding ozone pollutants, the Georgia EPD has instituted an outdoor burn ban every summer since 2005. While campfires, cooking fires, and some…
CONCERNING SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE OUTLOOK FOR 2024
…local forester with questions or to get help identifying SPB activity here: https://gatrees.org/gfc-contacts/county-contacts/. To read the full report and learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…they can help prevent these tragedies is a shared mission of GFC and Macon Bacon. Assisting communities in preventing wildfire is also the purpose of a series of grants provided…
WILDFIRE RISK HIGH AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY APPROACHES
…still need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Thomas Barrett. “As you plan outdoor activities, remember that any kind…
