Storm Mitigation Planning
…planting trees. Video SCFP Area Map – Sept 2021 SCFP Area Map by County PDF Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning Decision Guide Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…allows firefighters to make more informed decisions. They can adjust their tactics in real time, which can decrease wildfire sizes and keep our firefighters safer. Our drones have proven useful…
Water Quality & BMPs
…managed to protect water quality and aquatic life. They provide a protective area as needed along streams and other bodies of water where disturbance and activity is limited. SMZs help…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…The top of Lookout Mountain and the Cloudland Canyon area currently show the most color change. Further East in the Fort Mountain area, there is a small amount of change,…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…area who incurred significant damages and expenses due to the storm. Working with Governor Deal’s office and our sister agencies, GFC devised the Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end September 30 in 54 counties, primarily in the…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…serves the entire city, you can use the census report for your area or look up the census block groups covered by the area you want to study. Most comprehensive…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…maintaining a working forest and encouraging year ‘round multiple use recreation. Get out and enjoy a public use area near you today! Read more about Georgia’s state forests here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/state-managed-forests/….
Landowner Resources
…the Co-Op Area Forecasted weather conditions and fire danger ratings for the Co-Op Area (Oakland Station – North Marion County) External Website, Page on GFC Website Forest Health A healthy…
Community Forestry Assistance
…up to $15,000 in funding for projects involving tree planting on public property and/or distribution of small containerized trees to area residents. Projects must contribute to tree equity, improve environmental…
