Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 15, 2021 Changes are coming to laws affecting Georgians who burn outdoor yard debris. As of July 1, 2021, landowners will no longer be required to…

Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”

…be announced on July 4. The first place winner will receive $500, second place $250, and third place $100. The first-place tree will earn a feature on The American Grove…

Human Resources Information

…July 1, 2007. Federally-Issued User ID #: 41673 Date of Authorization: 7/1/2007 In accordance with the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, GFC employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized…

Community Forestry Assistance

…waiver. The 2024 application period is open May 1 – July 15. Trees Across Georgia (TAG) – Projects involving urban forest and greenspace planning, tree inventories, tree planting, workforce development,…

New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted

…in July, significant changes were made to the Georgia law requiring burners to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intent to burn outdoor yard debris. Landowners planning to burn…

“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”

…I walked and the trees that I managed, but I never truly appreciated the mature oaks, pecans, dogwoods, pine, and I can honestly say the sweetgums (and nobody likes a…

Lancaster Forestry Youth Camp

…excited to welcome campers back to forestry camp. It will be held July 10-14 at the FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington, Georgia, and is open to both boys and girls, ages…