Forest Biomass

Forest landowners and existing forest industry have the potential to grow this new bioenergy industry rapidly by providing the needed biomass fuel and infrastructure for new mills that will produce…

Conservation Woodland Program

…landowners, GFC’s Georgia Conservation Woodland Program can help you get the most out of your forestland and introduce you to new techniques and outcomes. Our program provides information and techniques…

Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam

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…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…

March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2021 A new Georgia Forestry Commission report details damage left behind by an EF-4 tornado that tore through Newnan, Georgia, and surrounding areas in late…

Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore

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…into my new role is a lot like “coming home” for me. I served the GFC as a field forester many years ago, after graduating from the University of Georgia…

Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests

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…its native country and relocated to a non-native country, it can become an invasive species and wreak havoc on the forested ecosystems of the new country. This is because in…

New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia

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…to employees. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is poised to support this vibrant industry in the upcoming year and beyond,” said Lowrimore. “As everyone faces new challenges, our proven resilience is…

“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”

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…municipality, and a state agency. Last week for Arbor Day, Plant Newnan donated 100 trees and established three plantings alongside the new multi-use path called the LINC. The GFC was…