State Managed Forests
…the importance of forests and forestry. The Etowah River runs through the forest. The forest is also the location of the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Dawson County Fire Control unit. Paulding…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…January 30 through February 5, 2022. “The Georgia Forestry Commission works with thousands of private and public partners to help spread the word about ‘good fire,’” said Georgia Forestry Commission…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…fire, and that it’s dangerous to attempt to put out a wildfire alone. Always call 9-1-1 if your fire gets out of control.” For more information about fire protection provided…
Wildfire Prevention
…evitar lesiones y daños al quemar PDF Fire Weather Forecast Current Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas External Website Firewise USA® A program that…
Conservation Woodland Program
…roofing and siding. The National Wild-land Urban Interface Fire Program’s Firewise Communities team recommends that you improve your “home ignition zone”—the house and surrounding area up to 200 feet. These…
Water Quality & BMPs
…and Compliance Survey PDF 2017 Forestry BMP Survey Highlights PDF 2017 Firebreak Installation and Water Quality Brochure General Procedures for Compliance with the Clean Water Act. PDF 2016 Savannah Clean…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…topics explored at the 2021 meeting of the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council. The annual gathering brings together partner organizations that advocate the use of prescribed fire, or “good fire,” as…
Arson Investigations
The Georgia General Assembly passed a law giving GFC the authority to enforce the fire laws of the state nearly 100 years ago. To combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry…
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…
