North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on October 1, 2022. The annual restrictions are imposed by…

Resources

…Conservation, Forest Utilization PDF GFC UC&F Species Selection List Recommended Tree Species Selections for Urban and Community Forest Sustainability TAG Grant Program Resources PDF Gilmer CWPP -2019 Community Wildfire Protection…

My Internship Experience Working with GFC State Lands

Guest Blog by Jason Rucker UAS Flight Ops Intern My name is Robert “Jason” Rucker, and this summer, I was an intern with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s State Lands Department….

Burn Permits and Notifications

…under the Environmental Protection Division summer burn ban from May 1-September 30 continue to be in effect. Hand-piled natural vegetation/yard debris (No Permit Required) Permits are No Longer Required for…

Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

…Office: 706-216-2713 Fannin County GFC Office: 706-374-6232 Gilmer County GFC Office: 706-635-2363 Habersham County GFC Office: 706-754-2354 Lumpkin County GFC Office: 706-867-2898 Murray County GFC Office: 706-695-3422 Pickens County GFC…

Prescribed Fire Advisories

Search by Date, County or Contact Name April 6, 2024 Coweta, Meriwether, Pike Scott Berta (770) 313-7299 April 5, 2024 Habersham, Rabun William Dale 706-754-2354 March 14, 2024 Chattooga, Floyd,…

Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches

…Forestry Commission Chief of Protection Frank Sorrells. “As you plan outdoor activities this summer, remember that any kind of spark or ember can be a hazard, especially when they’re near…

Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC

Guest Blog by Colin Kane Clemson University Student My name is Colin Kane, and I am working towards my Forest Resource Management degree at Clemson University. This summer, I interned…