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,…
FAQs
Timber Sales What are my options for selling timber? A successful timber sale is well-planned and will maximize income to the owner while minimizing adverse impact on the land. It…
Resources
…Products, Wood Using Industries PDF Hurricane Michael – Farm Recovery Block Grant Eligibility Map Map of 95 counties eligible for the Recovery Block Grant program. Hurricane Michael PDF Hurricane Michael…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…roadways. Roadways may include private roads, if life and/or property are in danger and emergency vehicles are blocked from responding. Call insurance providers if there is structural, vehicular or property…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…spend 9% – 12% more for goods and services in central business districts with high quality tree canopies. Improving driving safety by decreasing highway and mid-block crash rates. Preventing crime….
Ecosystem Services
…forest characteristics. Helpful Resources Review studies, reports and more to learn more about ecosystems services. TitleDescriptionDocument Type Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Bloom or Bust? A Document of the UNEP FI…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
* 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…
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