Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…year, and it’s clear county personnel have a steadfast focus on high-quality service to the State of Georgia.” For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
High Fire Danger Prompts Outdoor Burning Warnings this Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 25, 2022 A National Weather Service special alert has prompted the Georgia Forestry Commission to prepare for the elevated threat of wildfires by discouraging outdoor burning…
Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named five employees to its new team of Region Managers, who will lead the agency’s efforts to serve…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…award-winning service provided them by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Warren-McDuffie County Unit, which earned the agency’s North Zone Unit of the Year award for FY23. “The GFC annually reviews…
Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…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…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
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 trees.
Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards
Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility corridors, tree Selection and planting standards, design standards for trees plus more.
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
The majority of Georgia’s productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest lands to other uses. Georgia has identified…
Georgia Prescribed Burn Laws
Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149
