Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

…burn permit may need to be obtained from local county or city officials/offices, based on local ordinances. “Law Enforcement has informed us that a rogue website is offering nationwide burn…

GFC Seedling Sales Open!

…sell out early, however, so it’s wise to get a jump start now. Once again, the Georgia Forestry Commission is offering genetically improved loblolly, slash and shortleaf pine seedlings. If…

The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!

…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…

THE GFC SEEDLING STORE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…

Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021

…to Sunset Rock, Point Park, or Rock City. Drop down into Chattanooga via Ochs Hwy/58. Then take Hwy 193 back to Hwy 136. North Central Yellow poplar has largely finished…

Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022

…North Central Georgia above 2,000 feet have surpassed peak. The estimated percentage of overall color change is at or past peak for most overstory species. Species Specifics: Dogwood – Dull…

Leaf Watch Report October 13th, 2021

…Hwy 136. North Central: Yellows and golds of the poplars and birches mark the most noticeable changes in canopy this week. Roadsides continue to show reds with sourwood, dogwood, and…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…groundcover restoration, bottomland hardwood enhancement and prescribed burning. West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Program The FY23 WCG Rx Fire Initiative is funded again this year by National Fish and…

Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022

…birch, hickory, and poplar are starting to shed leaves and showing faint shades of yellow and brown. Dogwood appears to be the first species to offer the most significant color…

Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Landowners in east-central Georgia already know what a special part of the state they live in. Now they can take extra pride in the…