GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

…“The GFC team is proud to provide the details that help Georgians get the most out of this great time of year.” The Georgia Forestry Commission Leaf Watch feature was…

Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program

…Webinar was held June 6th, 2024 via Microsoft Teams. You can watch the webinar recording here. There are two sources of funding for this grant opportunity. One source is Georgia’s…

Southern Pine Beetles

…pine beetle pitch tubes – Photo by Tim Tigner, Virginia Department of Forestry, Bugwood.org. Figure 4: Southern pine beetle pitch tube – Photo by Erich G. Vallery, USDA Forest Service,…

Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative

…Prescribed Burn Trailers. Watch video about features of the West Central Georgia Prescribed Burn Trailers for Marion and Talbot Counties. Available Services The Prescribed Fire Center Coordinator is an extra…

Burn Permits and Notifications

Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…

My Firewise Experience 

My Firewise Experience By Noah Futch My name is Noah Futch, and I have just finished my senior year at White County High School and will attend the University of…

Incident Command System

…working an incident, GFC activates an expanded dispatch center at GFC headquarters in Macon. These professionals assist with communications and delivery of resources. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Daily Fire Danger…

Community Forestry Assistance

…benefits, or mitigate urban heat islands and must be completed by March 31, 2025. Projects that provide 100% of the benefits to disadvantaged communities will be eligible for a match