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…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…GFC has primarily used these tools on state lands to test and understand their benefits and limitations. Each drone has unique pros and cons. Some of the smallest drones are…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…of species. In places where forest can not be managed as a continuous unit, grasslands, wetlands, and early successional habitat should be kept, prioritizing the support of native plant species….
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission has na med the State Lands Timber Sales group its 2020 Forest Management Team of the Year. Timber Sales is…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 9, 2020
…trees that are beginning to fade from full green. Winds generated from Hurricane Delta could thin out the canopies this weekend on ridge tops and in the gaps. Hurricane Delta,…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020
…the hands of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Zeta. The greatest potential for impact from winds will be the ridges and the gaps that will tend to funnel winds through them. While we…
Environmental
…remove about 19 million pounds of air pollutants each year, worth about $47 million a year. Trees absorb and store an annual average of 13 pounds of carbon each year….
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
By Frank Sorrells, GFC Chief of Protection. Over the years, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Protection team has responded to tens of thousands of wildfires. In fact, each year more…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…No one should burn when: the winds are, or will become, elevated and gusty and if the wind direction blows the fire and/or smoke toward other flammable vegetation and woodlands,…
Timber Products
…Certificate of Harvest is required for anyone in pine straw production. A 10-year-old pine stand can yield up to 100 bales per acre every 3 years. Older stands can yield…
