Fire Prevention Week 2020
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…take photos, and store their data in a database or app. They use this data to create and apply Management Plans to maintain a healthy canopy and safeguard citizens. Municipal…
Tree Seedlings
…10 miles south of Montezuma. The nursery will be on the left. There is a sign at the first entrance. Arrowhead Seed Orchard – Cochran, GA 214 Ocmulgee Pfa Road…
GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…the Georgia Forestry Commission Board. Work in conjunction with the Forestry Commission Board to develop and implement the strategic direction for the agency. Government Relations Serve as the primary advocate…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…sourwood, black gum, and sassafras have entered into their peak period. Roadsides along the Richard Russell Scenic Hwy has the best viewings for these species this week, along with great…
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice
…insight into complex business issues and support fact-based decision making and planning. External Website Georgia State Board of Registration for Foresters The Georgia General Assembly created the Georgia State Board…
State Managed Forests
…with pine trees. Wetlands made up of creeks and beaver ponds, utilize over 270 acres. The Baldwin Seed Orchard has 100 acres. Right-of-ways (natural gas, electric, and highway/roads) make up…
Landowner Resources
…#Arborist to care for our trees. Video Ask the Arborist: Tree Identification 101 Shows us how to identify common trees in our backyard. Video Athens Community Tree Council External Website…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
