Incident Command System

The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…

State Managed Forests

…City of Atlanta land tract Dawson County Dawsonville office: (706) 265-3707 A cooperative project of: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia Forestry Commission, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife…

Georgia Arbor Day

…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)

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GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….

Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month

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…Director Tim Lowrimore. “This is a great opportunity for communities to come together and support the many benefits trees deliver, including storm water uptake, cooling shade, homes for wildlife, and…

Burn Permits and Notifications

…PDF Debris Burning Safe Practices – Español Mejores prácticas para evitar lesiones y daños al quemar PDF EPA Office of Air and Radiation Information for the Office of Air and…

Prescribed Burn

…for more details. PDF Prescribed Burn Certification Affidavit Form PDF Prescribed Burn Plan – 2021 Update A resource for all GFC personnel when conducting prescribed burn assistance for landowners and…

Prescribed Burn Certification

…conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details. PDF Prescribed Burn Certification Affidavit Form PDF Prescribed Burn Plan – 2021…