Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
Georgia recognizes the benefits of prescribe fire. In an effort to increase acres burned annually in our state, Georgia has created a reciprocal agreement to allow certified burners from other…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…In the United States alone, outdoor cats kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year. Although this number may seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions of…
Privacy Policy
…by the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Privacy Policy Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
Under Senate Bill 119, Georgia code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the notification requirement to the GFC of one’s intention to burn hand-piled natural debris. The law supports Georgians’…
Urban & Community Forestry
…storms strike. Arming homeowners, community officials and arborists with information that helps them connect and engage to make a collective, greener impact on the state. Click here to find your…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
Benefits of a thriving urban canopy: Increasing property value. The presence of larger street trees can add from 3% – 15% to home values. Increasing spending in business districts. Shoppers…
Economic
…learn more. PDF Conserving Habitat for Georgia’s Wildlife Fact Sheet Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, and working forests play a big role ensuring…
Social & Cultural
…states in the nation, and working forests play a big role ensuring healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more. PDF Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that…
Community Resources
TitleDescriptionDocument Type 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community…
Teacher Conservation Workshop
This workshop focuses on topics related to the benefits of forestry, including the cycle of growing trees, the utilization of trees for common consumer products and the management of trees…
