A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…software in all county, area and regional offices around the state. We also implemented a multifactor authentication process to improve cybersecurity. Development of the timber harvesting notification website – Working…
COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!
…weeds and since its introduction in 1911, it has been spreading almost unchecked across the Southeast. Once cogongrass becomes established in an area, it chokes out native vegetation and becomes…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…with hints of brown. Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: 15% above 3000 feet and 5% below 3000 feet. This area has had sufficient rainfall over the…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…damage. Follow their instructions to accurately file claims. Follow instructions of local, state and federal officials for your area prior to attempting to remove tree debris in your yard or…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire Weather…
Emergency Response
…For successful connectivity, ensure that Java Script is installed and that only supported browsers such as Google Chrome are used. Frequent “refreshing” of the site keeps the real-time data current….
Rural Fire Defense Program
GFC has operated a Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program since 1975. The program enables volunteer fire departments to respond more effectively to structural, forest, and grass fires. It also…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
A new report shows Georgia’s forests are healthy today and are ready to meet the needs of tomorrow, if we’re mindful of some emerging trends. The 2019 “Sustainability Report for…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched an online tool that pinpoints wildfire activity throughout the state. By visiting the agency’s website at…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. About half of Georgia’s 24.7 million acres of forestland contain oak trees. Scroll down to read…
