Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)

…of the approved conservation practices. Contract Length 10-year cost-share agreements or 30 year to permanent easements. Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….

Cogongrass in Georgia

…by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service – Plant Protection and Quarantine. Join the cogongrass eradication team in Georgia and be a part of protecting our state’s forest and…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…with meadows are enhanced with the addition of a full bloom of asters, golden rods, wild sunflowers, and bright red sumac. A combination of this and a hint of color…

Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia

…postpone their plans until conditions change,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Elevated winds and dry conditions will cause open burning to be difficult to control and…

Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award

…benefits of Southern forests ever since,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency commends her dedication to sound forest management and is proud to help celebrate this outstanding…

Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award

…“Under the direction of Chief Chad Brackin, employees in the Early/Miller Unit demonstrated remarkable accomplishments during a time when normal operations were anything but normal,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…

Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award

…Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Despite the challenges of COVID-19, vacancies, and restrictions, this team earned impeccable marks across the board and is most deserving of this recognition.” Employees…

Area Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 3, 2022 Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) employees working throughout “Area 9, Camilla,” a 15-county region in the southwest part of the state, have earned the agency’s…

GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System

…register to use the system at https://georgiafc-burnpermit.firesponse.com/. For more information about becoming a certified burner go to https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/. To learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….