Fire In The Forest
Learn about forest fires and prescribe burning.
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
Northeast Sunny days and cool nights are doing their work… While tree canopies across most of the ridges and slopes in NE GA continue to be a sea of various…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…qualified landowners. Signup period: The signup period ends on July 21, 2023. To apply, complete a Huber “Trees for Georgia” seedling application and return it to the local GFC Forester….
Make That Paper!
Timber Harvest Notifications
…Harvesting Notification Requirements In compliance with legislation that updated OCGA 12-6-24, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) will launch an easy-to-use, statewide harvest notification website, which will replace county-by-county notifications. The…
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…providing information on the latest drought outlooks. Users can sign up for two email lists, receiving alerts when: Drought improves or worsens: Get emails when the U.S. Drought Monitor category—from…
FFP Program Overview
The Firefighter Property (FFP) Program refers to excess Department of Defense (DoD) property that is suitable for use in providing fire and emergency services. The FFP Program began in 2005; Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) began participating in 2012. The US Department of Defense (DoD) allows USFS to manage excess DoD Firefighting property transfers. USFS works in cooperation with the State agency responsible for wildland and rural firefighting to ensure authorized and qualified firefighting entities are Users/Recipients of the property.
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…Georgia Forestry Commission, pollen is a critical part of the Reforestation Department’s mission. Pine pollen plays an important role in the generation of superior trees that are cross-bred for desirable…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…impacts property owners beforehand after natural disasters? REGISTER HERE: http://www.teamagriculturega.org/events/heirs-propertyvirtual-workshop – You will receive a link via email to join the Zoom meeting closer to the time of the presentation….
