Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…the U.S. Forest Service and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). This fire prevention and education team will be canvassing counties throughout north Georgia, where the drought index is at critical levels…
Reforestation
…million seedlings per year. That’s enough stock to reforest over 30,000 acres. We also grow a variety of hardwoods and other conifers. 9850 River Road Byromville GA 31007 (478) 508-0056…
Emergency Response
…WUI can take to help safeguard their property from fire, including: choice of building materials landscaping designs remove hazardous fuels from the forest floor and around structures conduct controlled prescribed…
Incident Command System
…These resources are usually enough to extinguish most wildfires in Georgia. If a fire situation escalates, the job of IC might fall to the District Forester or the State Forest…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…“Our state’s business-friendly climate, infrastructure, and abundant forest resources give us an advantage over other states,” Lowrimore said. He believes Georgia’s forest sector and policy leaders will remain focused on…
Georgia Grown
…a Georgia Grown member links your business to a powerful, statewide community that includes producers, processors, distributors and consumers. Buying Georgia Grown forest products supports the state’s economy, encourages local…
SAF Certification Recognizes Urban Foresters – Seth Hawkins
…management of forest resources for the benefit of society. www.eforester.org. The Georgia Forestry Commission provides leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources. Learn more at GaTrees.org….
Arson Investigations
…House Bill 790 2014 bill authorizing GFC Forestry Investigators to enforce laws related to the protection, security, conservation, and sale of forest resources. PDF Human Trafficking Information Important details about…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Cooler nights and sunny days with large fluctuations in temperature have signaled the beginning of fall. These conditions coincide with foliage color change…
Summer Camp Openings for Nature-Loving Middle Schoolers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 20, 2022 A limited number of openings remain for one of Georgia’s “best-kept secret” summer camps – which also happens to be FREE! The Billy Lancaster…
