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Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission has dispatched another group of wildland firefighters to help contain raging fires in the western United States. The latest cadre…

Community Tree Advocacy

…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…

Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 13, 2023 As area residents continue cleaning up from recent severe weather, the Georgia Forestry Commission is issuing an important reminder. The burning of vegetative debris…

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…

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…

Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol. “We’re…

Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…