Forest Stewardship Program
…conducting a timber sale, prescribed burning, timber harvest options or insect damage control. A management plan is provided when more detailed information is requested or needed. These are detailed and…
Conservation Woodland Program
…completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…by the Georgia Forestry Commission and located in Milledgeville, Georgia. Construction labor for the cabin was provided by Georgia Forestry Commission personnel. A group of individuals, public entities, and private…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…homeowners associations environmental organizations A completed CWPP is circulated to the community and posted on their public website so citizens can understand their local risk and prepare accordingly. CWPP plans…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…establish some great relationships and have learned a lot about what is needed in rural communities. Many departments have shared their success stories concerning the outstanding value added to their…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…information visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program/. Information webinar on September 7; register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7474266073729320281 Eligible recipients are communities, non-profits, and schools. APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023. GA ReLeaf- in partnership with the GA…
Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Because of the magnitude of the damage, last winter’s wet weather, and a finite number of contractors, more time was needed to complete the remaining open…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…gets out of control.” For more information about fire protection provided by the Georgia Forestry Commission, fire safety tips, and other services of the agency, visit GaTrees.org. # # #…
Tree Ordinances
…Guide includes a list of tree ordinance terms. PDF Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility…
