Fire Prevention Week 2020
…occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest wildfires. Landowners can help too. By implementing a Forest Management Plan and subscribing to Best Management…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…of Georgia communities. 3) Help sustain health and diversity in Georgia’s community forests. 4) Improve planning efforts of city administrators, municipal tree departments and tree boards. 5) Increase environmental and…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…trees effectively and efficiently? If you need help with any of the above, consider applying for technical support assistance from the GA Forestry Commission. Things to know: How is Support…
About
…a wide variety of services, including: fire detection issuing burn permits wildfire suppression and prevention services emergency and incident command system expertise rural fire department assistance forest management help for…
Invasive Plant Control Program
…GFC forester. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2022 Chinese Privet Identification Sheet Chinese (Ligustrum sinense), European (Ligustrum vulgare) and Japanese (Ligustrum japonicum) privets are all listed as invasive-exotic species that threaten…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…Protective Footwear. There are seven (7) basic items that every wildland firefighter trainee must possess when reporting to a hosted field exercise day. NFPA 1977 SPEC. Hardhat (not Fireman’s Helmet)…
Incident Command System
…safety. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) helps when emergencies overwhelm local government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps when emergencies overwhelm the states. What Are Incident Management (IMT)…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…attached overview under Helpful Resources for more information on how to participate in the Firefighter Property Program. State Excess Property All GFC state excess property is disposed of through the…
Wood-Using Industries
Wood-Using Industries Directory Browse or search the directory. You can also download a PDF of the full directory. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Timber Buyers Directory This list is made up…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…affecting Georgia’s forest resource. It also helps with decisions about timber supply and wood production. How is the data collected? Twelve GFC foresters work full time to collect FIA data….
