Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…to Comply with Georgia’s New Outdoor Burning Laws “Take Five”: Overview Georgia’s Outdoor Burn Notification System Fact Sheet Frequently Asked Questions # # # Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore…
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Trees Georgia, was held Thursday, February 7. New and renewing members of the Tree City, Tree Line and Tree Campus USA programs were recognized…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
North Georgia Burn Ban Helps Boost Air Quality
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Human Resources Information
…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…
Urban & Community Forestry
Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing…
Longleaf Restoration
…Non-industrial private lands AGI of less than 900,000/year (averaged over the last three years) Completion of practices Compliance with highly erodible land and wetland requirements Be in the geographic region…
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…timber PDF Hurricane Michael – Georgia Timber Tax Credit: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Hurricane Michael tax credit and who is eligible. PDF Hurricane Michael – Georgia…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
For the second consecutive year, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s list of the state’s 500 Most Influential Leaders. The magazine’s website describes…
