Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp
…own children will one day make as campers as well. Due to COVID, the camp has not taken place in the past two years, but this year, this year, we’re…
Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 14, 2022 Atlanta, GA – For the tenth consecutive year, revenue generated by Georgia’s forest industry has taken a jump. According to a new Georgia Tech…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 4, 2019 The many benefits of fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 3-9 during “Prescribed Fire…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Hot temperatures and low rainfall are pushing up wildfire activity in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging people to be extremely…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning begins May 1 in 54 counties, mostly in the northern half of the state. The Georgia…
Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. The many benefits of prescribed fire on Georgia forestland are being recognized February 2-8 during “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Prescribed fire, known…
Georgia Carbon Registry Factsheet
The Georgia Carbon Registry provides forest landowners, municipalities, and public and private entities with an official mechanism for the development, documentation, and reporting of carbon emissions offset projects undertaken in Georgia.
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Though burning leaf piles and campfires are hallmarks of fall, Georgia’s current drought is impacting decisions to burn outdoors. The Georgia Forestry…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…need help with bulldozing downed trees and debris,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Applications are being taken now, and we are optimistic about the effects this program will…
Forest Utilization
…public and private entities with an official mechanism for the development, documentation, and reporting of carbon emissions offset projects undertaken in Georgia. PDF Georgia Forestry Laws GFC is not liable…
