Think safety before starting a burn.
…our web site (GaTrees.org) when they become available. Getting a burn permit is necessary before a fire is lit, whether it be a prescribed fire or a backyard debris pile….
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…climate mitigation, urban heat reduction, stormwater uptake? Are trees equitably distributed regardless of race or income? If inequitable, how can this be changed? A tree inventory to know: Are there…
Safety Reminders for Storm Debris Burning
…on July 1, 2023. An air curtain destructor is not required for burning machine-piled storm debris before that deadline, though a burn permit is mandated for these large burns for…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…heat island mitigation, and improved tree equity. The three grants available are: Trees Across Georgia – Grants of up to $300k per year for up to four years for projects…
Forest Biomass
…wood from larger diameter trees will limit their use to higher value products, such as lumber and plywood. Tops and Branches of Harvested Trees The normal whole-tree timber harvesting methods…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…for wildland and rural firefighting to ensure authorized and qualified firefighting entities are Users/Recipients of the property. PDF ISO Mitigation Tables and Wildland Brush Apparatus PDF NFP/VFA Volunteer Fire Assistance…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…completion of the work, participants will be required to submit official cost documentation and a detailed map showing boundaries and debris management routes. Cost share payments are based on 80%…
Law Enforcement
…combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry burn permit laws, GFC employs law enforcement investigators. They have extensive, specialized training in law enforcement and fire investigation. The Law Enforcement Department is…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…storm damage can often be mitigated or minimized through regular assessment and proper treatment. The more obvious and visible forms of storm damage can present as hanging branches, both detached…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…
