Timber Security
…of our investigators: investigate potentially criminal timber transactions investigate wildland fires and suspected cases of arson investigate other forestry related crimes TitleDescriptionDocument Type Georgia Forestry Laws GFC is not liable…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…due to leaf loss over the next few days. Leaf retention has been good this season due to the lack of heavy rainfall and wind; however, this weather pattern has…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
By Seth Hawkins, GFC Urban Forest Specialist Now that planting season has ended, springtime is delivering longer days and warmer temperatures. Trees are waking up for the growing season and…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…best performers with the “Forester of the Year Award” for FY 2023. “We take great pride in recognizing Jason McMullen with this well-deserved honor,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim…
Think safety before starting a burn.
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Weather conditions have been ideal this year for creating a busy prescribed burn season. Landowners across the state are taking advantage of…
Huber “Trees for Georgia” Program
…Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lincoln, Lumpkin, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Stephens, Taliaferro, Walton, White and Wilkes. The funds will be used to purchase GFC seedlings, which will be given to…
Reforestation
…Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season is from December through March 1)….
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…
Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…Sudden Oak Death Summary in Georgia Source: James Johnson and Mark Raines, Georgia Forestry Commission Background Information The Sudden Oak Death monitoring program continues. One nursery in Georgia was confirmed…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…by employees who are teleworking. Offices have been continually staffed by one person who is providing assistance and logging service requests. County-specific questions – may be directed here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. County…
