Prescribed Burn Certification
…PDF Daily Fire Danger Rating Map Daily updates of fire risks across Georgia External Website Fine Fuel Moisture Table A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on…
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…We’ve improved Georgia’s burn notification system, which makes it easier for landowners to burn yard debris and strengthens our wildfire prevention efforts. Conducted performance audits of two significant agency departments:…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…Director Chuck Williams. “Not only do they look beautiful and provide homes for wildlife and places for recreation and respite, they clean our air and water, provide essential products, and…
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
Updated January 2020 Background Hemlock Woolly Adelgids (photo courtesy of bugwood.org) Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect native to Japan. This aphid-like insect threatens hemlock trees in the…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
…Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We’re excited to bring his expertise to Georgia landowners and residents who are impacted directly by the health of our state’s forests.” Torbett earned his Bachelor…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
GFC Family and Friends, It is truly my pleasure to be serving you as Deputy Director as we promote forestry and protect Georgia’s natural resources, both through a stewardship ethic…
Would wood work? Builders eye mass timber for construction, conservation
…habitat for a variety of at risk, threatened and endangered species. We need healthy working forests to do conservation in the South. These species depend on it.” Mass timber, of…
STEM & Forestry
…These areas include planning and overseeing the construction of culverts and bridges that can support activities such as heavy logging trucks and equipment travel. The National Science Foundation, the Department…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…is a very important management tool,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Healthy forests provide so many products, jobs and benefits, including clean air and water, habitat for wildlife,…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…the proper humidity, winds, moisture levels and more to put fire to work reducing fuel levels, enhancing wildlife habitat and aesthetics, preparing for reforestation and accomplishing many other forest management…
