Prescribed Burn

A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….

Georgia’s Forest Action Plan

…provided program-specific input for forest health, stewardship, conservation easements, water quality, marketing and utilization, wildfire protection and prevention, sustainable community forestry and wildlife. Forest inventory and analysis (FIA) data served…

Southern Pine Beetles

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…on more than 35 years of aerial survey data in Georgia, SPB outbreaks tend to be cyclic and often correspond with weather events of drought or flooding, depending on the…

GFC Seeking Director/State Forester

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…should be sent to the address below. Permission will be obtained from applicants before references are contacted. Complete applications must be received by the deadline and should be e-mailed to:…

Firefighting Training & Resources

…of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The National Incident Management System defines the comprehensive approach guiding the whole community – all levels of government, non-governmental organizations (NGO, and the…

Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants

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…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…

Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners

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…GFC website. Landowners may apply for debris management funds retroactively. Approved applicants will be notified in writing beginning February 25, 2019, and funding levels and guidelines will be included. Upon…

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia

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…should be taken when applying systemic insecticides, including wearing personal protective equipment, being mindful of the site conditions and following label instructions. If you have more questions about chemical applications,…