New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…is vital for the security of Georgia’s $36.3 billion forest industry.” Changes to Official Code of Georgia 12-6-24 came out of a Georgia House of Representatives bill passed in 2020….
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…Georgia include lumber, paper, cardboard boxes, plywood, and other panels. But did you know Georgia is a global leader in the production of biomass, the renewable organic material that comes…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…status. Planting demonstrations are planned and educational materials and tree seedlings will be given out. GA Arbor Day event. Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tree Council awarded more…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…Prescribed Burn Laws Prescribed Burn Laws from the Official Code of Georgia, Section 12-6-90 and Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 External Website Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Council for prescribed fire advocacy…
Forestry Continues to Boost State’s Economy
…to $35.9 billion. Almost half of Georgia’s forestry related jobs are located in three regions: The Atlanta Regional Commission, Southern Georgia, and Southwest Georgia. “The Georgia Forestry Commission works daily…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…
Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
A group of employees from the Georgia Forestry Commission has been recognized by state legislators for their outstanding leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia’s forest…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
* 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…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 22, 2021 The forest industry continued to be a powerful economic driver for Georgia in 2019. A recently released report from Georgia Tech shows more than…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
…GaTrees.org or by calling the local office of the GFC. “Georgia’s 25 million acres of forestland serve a giant air purifier,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We can…
