Rural Fire Defense Program
…attached overview under Helpful Resources for more information on how to participate in the Firefighter Property Program. State Excess Property All GFC state excess property is disposed of through the…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…resource that provided more than 147,000 jobs and generated nearly $36 billion in economic value to the state in 2017. “Georgia is the top forestry state in the nation and…
Georgia Arbor Day
…Day with: An official state Arbor Day proclamation. This ceremony takes place each year at the capitol. The proclamation is made by Georgia’s Governor, State Forester, and a select group…
Forest Action Plan – GA Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources (2015)
Georgia’s 24 million acres of forest land are a rich and renewable resource that provide a myriad of benefits to citizens across the state. This updated Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources addresses the conditions and issues at hand today, and prioritize concerns for the near and distant future.
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…throughout February in communities statewide. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to partner with local tree boards and organizations that plan to get trees in the ground this month,” said…
Georgia Grown
…a Georgia Grown member links your business to a powerful, statewide community that includes producers, processors, distributors and consumers. Buying Georgia Grown forest products supports the state’s economy, encourages local…
Firewise USA® Program
…Hampton Hampton Place Rabun County Clayton Hard Labor Creek State Park Morgan County Rutledge Hardman Farm State Historic Site White County Clarkesville Heathers Cove Towns County Hiawassee Hephzibah Richmond County…
Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
On November 18, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law HB 1EX, which provides emergency disaster relief assistance for cleanup efforts for timberland owners as well as emergency funding for state…
Georgia State Holidays (2021)
Listing of state holidays in Georgia for 2021 (GFC offices are closed on state holidays).