Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…has communicated the importance of that connection to people in Georgia and across the entire Southeast.” For more information about programs and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
Accessibility
COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT GFC abides by the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the…
Learn, Plan, Act
A Common Goal – Better Land Management The two organizations joined together to create this initiative because 89 percent of the south’s woodlands are privately owned, but only a small…
Forest Certification Programs
…sustainable wood sourcing. Trends toward a higher demand for certified wood products could result in competition and higher prices for the certified timber. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Comparing Certification Standards…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
Fire Weather
…linked to GFC’s wildfire computer-aided dispatch system and software called FiResponse. It offers current information about Georgia’s reported and active wildfires. Details include: fire location whether a fire is active,…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…firebreaks be two times the width of the expected height of the flames. GFC provides the service of plowing pre-suppression firebreaks to landowners. Plowing is scheduled on a first come,…
Forest Certification
There are several benefits to pursing certification, including: Some Georgia forest product companies show a preference for purchasing certified timber. Regions with more certified forestland attract new industries that require…
Champion Trees
…to remove these species over time as these champions cease to exist. Any naturalized tree species considered invasive will not be considered. Review a complete list of Georgia invasive trees….
