Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project: Hurricane Michael Relief Package
…take after any storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…Commission Director Robert Farris also shared a memory that provides insight into the nature of a GFC wildland firefighter. “I’d gone to a refueling site where the tractors were coming…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…progress and the facts can be accessed from a computer or smart phone.” Sorrells explained that the Wildfire Public Viewer is directly linked to the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) wildfire…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…pine stands, while the other components are wetlands made up of pond cypress and swamp blackgum. The forest is managed for a variety of objectives, such as timber management, wildlife,…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2020 The Georgia Forestry Commission has named its outstanding groups of employees for 2019, and last week they were recognized at the state capitol. “We’re…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
By Frank Sorrells, GFC Chief of Protection. Over the years, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Protection team has responded to tens of thousands of wildfires. In fact, each year more…
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…variety of reds Sassafras – shows a variety of yellow, orange, and red Sweetgum – fading to red and yellow Hickory – still green with browning edges and faint signs…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
Wildfire Risk High as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
…build throughout Georgia, the Georgia Forestry Commission is reminding residents about the increasing risk of wildfire. “We need everybody’s help in keeping our communities and our forestlands safe,” said Georgia…
North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
…Rockdale, Spalding, Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. While the fall months offer weather that is ideal for debris burning and prescribed fire, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells…
