Firefighting Training & Resources

…is issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” for wildland fire certification in the state of Georgia, in the form of a training completion certificate. Red…

A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director

…are priorities that allow us to be successful. In time, I believe you will come to find that I put my effort into serving you, so that you can better…

BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP  

…it will be held July 14-18. Planning activities for youth while they’re on summer break has gotten a lot easier over the years, thanks to the internet. That’s where formal…

GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update

* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…

GFC E-News Subscription

Thanks for signing up! You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Georgia Forestry Commission E-News! Everything Forestry! Get highlights, program information,…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…soon as possible thereafter. Complete applications in a single PDF file with a cover letter no more than three pages, a complete resume, and contact information for 3-5 professional references…

PLT and Me!

…back of our uniform vest with “Project Learning Tree” on it. While I didn’t know exactly what that meant, I did know that I learned a lot about trees and…

Guest Blog – McIntosh SEED

…potential loss of the land that is rightfully theirs. Such was the case with landowner Maxine James. “Mclntosh SEED provided the services of a surveyor, who verified that I rightfully…

Reforestation

…million seedlings per year. That’s enough stock to reforest over 30,000 acres. We also grow a variety of hardwoods and other conifers. 9850 River Road Byromville GA 31007 (478) 508-0056…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…to make decisions on development, commerce, wildlife and much more. Nationally, collected data is electronically compiled and forwarded to the U.S. Forest Service FIA program office in Knoxville, Tennessee. Based…