North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30

…always required before lighting that first match. Weather conditions and predictions in each county are carefully considered before a permit can be issued. Permits can be obtained at GaTrees.org, by…

March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million

…dwellings, utility buildings and commercial properties. One citizen fatality was reported. The report can be found here: https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/StormTimber-Impact-Assessment-Heard_Coweta-Counties-March-25-2021.pdf. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality

…GaTrees.org or by calling the local office of the GFC. “Georgia’s 25 million acres of forestland serve a giant air purifier,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We can…

New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted

…Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. Complete details about the new law and tools to help citizens understand their burning responsibilities can be found here: https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. “It’s critical that citizens…

New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia

…at https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/timber-harvest-notifications/. “This is a win-win across the board,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “All the major stakeholders were at the design table and what’s being rolled out…

Prescribed Burn Time in Georgia

…example, when each stand should be burned. These plans are written at no cost to a landowner. For more information about these plans visit https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-stewardship-program/ or your local GFC office….

GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System

…register to use the system at https://georgiafc-burnpermit.firesponse.com/. For more information about becoming a certified burner go to https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/. To learn more about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….

Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises

…actions to take now.” To contact the fire prevention team, call 706-988-6856. For more information about actions you can take to reduce the risk of wildfire, visit GaTrees.org or Firewise.org….

North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality

…video resources can be found at GaTrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. “Humans are the number one cause of wildfires in Georgia,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “As outdoor recreation season begins, we…