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….

Prescribed Burn Certification

GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…

Forest Utilization

The staff assist businesses and forest landowners by: marketing Georgia’s forest resources to attract new industries providing marketing, technical, and forest resource procurement support to existing industries establishing new product…

Smokey Bear

Wildfire safety through educational programs in schools, civic club gatherings and other public events

Green Cities: Mental Health & Function

Both visual access and being within green space helps to restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness.

Georgia Envirothon

The Georgia Envirothon, offered in cooperation with the National Conservation Foundation (NCF) Envirothon, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1995 to provide hands-on, science-based training in natural resources and ecology to middle and high school students in a challenging, fun, and competitive outdoor experience.

Community Forestry Assistance Program

GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.

Human Resources Information

…Georgia state government also offers full time employees the following additional benefits to round out their total compensation package: 13 paid holidays; Employee training; Flexible work schedules for some positions;…