Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia

…Forestry Commission to prepare for the elevated threat of wildfires by discouraging outdoor burning this weekend. “We are asking everyone who may be planning to conduct any outdoor burning to…

SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

…teamwork,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore, “and these men and women personify that motto. They’re expert wildland firefighters and prevention experts and have additional capabilities from machinery repair…

Environmental

…care of you. As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on…

Fire Prevention Week 2020

…we play a major role in preventing them. Georgia averages over 2,300 wildfires annually, with an average size of seven acres per fire. GFC personnel are prepared to respond 24…

Urban & Community Forestry

Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…

Community Wildfire Protection Plan

…homeowners associations environmental organizations A completed CWPP is circulated to the community and posted on their public website so citizens can understand their local risk and prepare accordingly. CWPP plans…

Special Committee Tackles Carbon Credit Tracking in Georgia

…place. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to be facilitating this important effort,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’ve gathered an extraordinary group of subject experts who are…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

…leadership and communication skills to work effectively with forest landowners, industry, the environmental education community, and a wide range of natural resource agencies and NGO partners; Demonstrated experience with budgetary…