What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…of the workshop, many of us were sad to leave and agreed that we could have gone at least another two days! As educators, we all know that there is…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…reduction in the number of wildfires caused by someone burning their yard debris and hand-piled vegetation. Since the change occurred, we have responded to 518 wildfires averaged over the last…
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
…Commission rangers have been responding to a growing number of fires that have been challenging to contain. With no rain in the current weather forecast, the risk posed by windy,…
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Resources
…This video provides insights into the value of planting trees. Community Help, Community Resources, Homeowner Help Video Save Energy – Plant Trees! Plant trees to lower utility bills, save energy,…
Management Plans & Advice
There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…
Emergency Response
…education and decisions following fires and the damage they leave behind. TitleDescriptionDocument Type Area Fire Weather Forecast Daily forecasts with NFDRS Ratings and State-wide Fire Danger Ratings Page on GFC…
Timber Products
…889 trees can be grown per acre (7 foot x 7 foot spacing; 5-year rotation; 6 feet average height). Firewood Firewood is sold by weight, truckload, or a cord (pile…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…on a five-year rolling average for data parameters, the information is compiled into county, regional, and state summaries and is available through the U.S. Forest Service. A special thanks to…
Arson Investigations
…burn permit laws, GFC employs law enforcement investigators. These investigators have extensive, specialized training in fire investigation. See Something, Say Something To report criminal forestry activity, timber theft or arson…
