Arson Investigations

…fires, contact GFC investigators: Arson Hotline 1-(800) GA-TREES (428-7337) E-mail enforcement@gfc.state.ga.us Arson is the third leading cause of wildfires in Georgia. Over the last five years, GFC rangers have responded,…

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

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…is no restriction on the movement of ash materials within Georgia, there are still restrictions on the movement of ash materials to Florida and Alabama. Ash materials can move freely…

Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories

…External Website Declining Urban and Community Tree Cover Report National results indicate that tree cover in urban/community areas of the United States is on the decline at a rate of…

Community Tree Advocacy

…is a group of concerned citizens, usually volunteer, charged by their community’s tree ordinance to develop and administer a comprehensive tree management program. If your community is looking to start…

Cost Share & Incentive Programs

…preparation & tree planting, pre-commercial & commercial thinning, road stabilization, and wildlife management practices. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a cost-share and rental…

Forest Stewardship Program

…comprehensive management plans written by natural resource professionals. This includes an evaluation of the property and development of a management program to help the landowner reach their objectives while improving…

Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires

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…years’ probation, $4,500 in fines, plus restitution. Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Officers charged Matthew DeFore with six counts of arson of lands December 2015, in connection with a series…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

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…The forest is approximately 35,500 acres, which is the largest state forest owned and managed by the Georgia Forestry Commission. The majority of the forest consists of slash and longleaf…