Timber Harvest Notifications
…entries and exits. An ArcGIS mapping function was removed due to security concerns, yet counties will still get an email when a notification is entered, including a PDF of the…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…Tree City USA, and a host of other programs. To help with challenges you might not even realize exist on your property, we have included sections on Forest Health and…
Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia
…been seated to help build Georgia’s Sustainable Development Carbon Registry. The action will supplement Georgia’s existing voluntary Carbon Registry by tracking the amount of carbon stored in commercial construction projects…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…be aware exist! They’re located in both south and north, and they offer a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Dixon Memorial State Forest straddles Ware and Brantley Counties, just…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…determine if other fire laws exist for their location. In July of 2022, state law was changed (GA Code 12-6-90) to eliminate the need for a burn permit through the…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…The purpose of the Rural Fire Defense program is to assist unprotected rural communities in establishing an initial fire protection program and to reinforce existing fire departments and equip them…
Making the Shade Program
…program. The maximum amount of the award is $5,000. Funding is for projects or activities not otherwise currently funded and cannot be used to substitute for existing funds. Funding is…
Learn, Plan, Act
…as “forest owners” and need help to protect both their personal investment and the environment. The Learn, Plan, Act campaign seeks to break down the barriers for new and existing…
Water Quality & BMPs
…or other existing sources. PDF 2011 Forestry BMP Survey Highlights PDF 1999 – 2009 Georgia Trout Stream BMP’s Interpretation addendum Georgia’s forestry BMP manual (revised in 1999 and 2009) recommends…
Burn Permits and Notifications
Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…
