Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
Purpose The purpose of the SPBP is to help landowners implement various silvicultural practices that will prevent (or minimize) impacts of southern pine beetle infestations, restore healthy, more beetle-resistant forests…
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
…landings; managed with native trees appropriately stocked on the property (except temporarily for areas being reforested) and wildfire risk (in wildfire-prone areas) is minimized by strategically placed firebreaks. Forestry Practices…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…jumped a firebreak. Wildland firefighters use plows to create man-made fire barriers, digging down to mineral soil. This helps contain a wildfire and prevent it from spreading further and becoming…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…similarities and our differences, grouping us together based on personality types, generation, and communication style. Being grouped this way, we were able to meet like-minded co-workers, and discuss what strengths…
Careers
…and answering/forwarding incoming telephone calls Perform minor janitorial duties within the dispatch work area We are always accepting applications! Click here the State of Georgia Application. Please send a completed…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…installation, landowners with forested land can reduce the risk of wildfire and minimize impacts if fires do occur. Tractor & Bulldozer rate changes effective 9/1/21 Check Local Fire Weather Conditions…
Forest Health
…provide guidance to landowners and mitigate the loss to our natural resources. The goal is to offer technical assistance and training to landowners and land managers in order to minimize…
Longleaf Restoration
…establishment to ensure a healthy and productive stand of trees. Keep in mind that forestry technical guidance is subjective. Different resources favor different approaches. GFC recommends reviewing a wide range…
Cost Share & Incentive Programs
Statewide Programs Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) The purpose of the SPBP is to help landowners implement various silvicultural practices that will prevent (or minimize) impacts of southern…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…a property. Traditional conservation easements, sometimes called “open space” or “no build” or “scenic” easements, remove landowners’ rights to engage in certain activities, such as mining, subdivision, and residential and…
