Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 30, 2020 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning begins May 1 in 47 counties. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) puts the restrictions in place during…

My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern

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…we live around daily in our urban forests are just as important. Urban or community trees provide many benefits, such as heat reduction, shade, stormwater management, improved air quality, and…

Urban & Community Forestry

Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

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…power took place. Soon after the facility lost funding in 1971, the City of Atlanta’s Aviation Department bought the property as a potential second airport location. The Department also purchased…

Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February

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…earlier in Georgia during the ideal winter planting season. “Whether we live in an urban, suburban or rural area, our lives are made better by trees,” said Georgia Forestry Commission…

North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality

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…While campfires and barbecues are exempt the burn ban, the risk of wildfire in Georgia is always a concern. An increase in the number of wildfires has been recorded in…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…(Español) Peligros ocultos de la quema del patio trasero. En Georgia, es ilegal quemar la basura que generamos en nuestros hogares. PDF NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY On…