Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
On November 18, Governor Nathan Deal signed into law HB 1EX, which provides emergency disaster relief assistance for cleanup efforts for timberland owners as well as emergency funding for state…
Georgia State Holidays (2021)
Listing of state holidays in Georgia for 2021 (GFC offices are closed on state holidays).
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…resource that provided more than 147,000 jobs and generated nearly $36 billion in economic value to the state in 2017. “Georgia is the top forestry state in the nation and…
Leaf Watch Report for October 12, 2022
…poplar, and hickory. Also, taking State Route 180 to Brasstown, Bald currently has some of the most breathtaking and gorgeous scenery in this part of the state. Northeast GA: Lack…
Georgia Arbor Day
…Day with: An official state Arbor Day proclamation. This ceremony takes place each year at the capitol. The proclamation is made by Georgia’s Governor, State Forester, and a select group…
Fire Weather
Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…a Georgia Certified Firefighter, or for the volunteer firefighter, a minimum of Basic Firefighter Module One with live fire State Agency personnel – must be affiliated with a NWCG member…
Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate content presented. The lessons also correlate to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which are K-12 science content standards that outline what students should know…
“Good Fires” Take Center Stage at Upcoming Virtual Meeting
…a forest management tool to support a myriad of environmental benefits. “The Georgia Forestry Commission has a clear, strategic vision for fire in our state,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director…
Forest Certification Programs
Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American Consumer Institute. The report describes the certification systems as they…
