Privacy Policy

…and under this license you may not: modify or copy the materials; use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial); attempt to decompile…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…Person responsible on-site until the fire is extinguished R – Reasonable precautions – Tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire. Some examples are: tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire….

State Managed Forests

…multiple-use concepts by the GFC. This concept integrates timber, wildlife, recreation, soil, water, and aesthetics into one workable plan. Presently, 1,600 acres are suited for growing timber and predominantly planted…

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…

My Firewise Experience 

…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…

Christmas Tree Vendor Directory

…right on Babbs Mill Rd. Follow signs. Website: http://www.georgiachristmastrees.com Frasier Fir; Fraiser Fir (precut); Leyland Cypress; Virginia Pine; Open Date: Mon: CLOSED Tue: CLOSED Wed: 2:30PM-6:00PM Thu: 2:30PM-6:00PM Fri: 2:30PM-6:00PM…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually during the first full week in October (October 4-10, 2020.) It’s a good time to think…

Human Resources Information

…as other specialized training. Compliance Policies Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment GFC recognizes the challenges and opportunities presented by a diverse and changing work force. We have a responsibility to foster…

Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents

…agenda supports those goals. A number of organizations have partnered to bring together speakers and topics that further prescribed fire knowledge for practitioners and affiliated community and environmental advocates. Key…

Student Resources

Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…