Invasive Plant Control Program

Comprehensive information on cogongrass in Georgia along with links to other southeastern state efforts on cogongrass External Website Georgia Invasive Species Task Force The Georgia Invasive Species Task Force is…

Forest Health

…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…

Prescribed Burn

…Sections 12-6-145 through 12-6-149 External Website Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Council for prescribed fire advocacy across the state External Website Introduction to Prescribed Fire in Southern Ecosystems Helpful resource for…

Green Infrastructure Resources

…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…

Wildfire Prevention

…percent of all wildfires in the state. Debris burning is categorized into different types: Yard leaf piles – the most common cause of wildfires Agricultural Forestry site preparation Construction land…

Emergency Response

…Website County Extension Offices Connecting with your Extension County Office can keep you up to date with events, programs, and services just for you. External Website Current Fire Danger Rating…

Certified Tree Professionals

…estimate completed. Ensure that estimates include credentials, written scope of work, and all costs. Compare quotes on the basis of services to be performed and costs for each service. If…

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

…increasing ecological challenges and natural resource concerns in Georgia. To learn more about prescribed fire and activities on public lands, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com, GaStateParks.org, GaRxFire.com, GoodFires.org, or @ChattOconeeNF. # # #…

Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission

…who primarily worked on Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Department of Natural Resources managed lands. It has expanded to an elite group of resource professionals who serve more than 10…

Community Forestry Friend Program Application

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.