GFC and COVID-19 – 5/27/20 Update
* 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…
March Tornado Timber Damage Totals Nearly $3 Million
…March. The GFC Timber Impact Assessment of the Heard and Coweta Counties’ tornado reports a total of 4,745 acres of timber damaged, with a total value of $2,731,600. “Both rural…
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…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…in July, significant changes were made to the Georgia law requiring burners to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission of their intent to burn outdoor yard debris. Landowners planning to burn…
Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award. The annual “Area of the…
High-flying Tools for Fire – and More!
…tool we are strategically moving forward with is UAS – Unmanned Aerial Systems. More commonly known as drones, they provide a unique opportunity to complete certain tasks more efficiently and…
Timber Products
…of wood containing 128 cubic feet including wood, bar, and air space. A standard cord measures 4 feet high, 4 feet wide, 8 feet long). Oaks, hickories and ash are…
Ecosystem Services
…the past decade, many efforts have been made to place value on ecosystem services and to establish market-based incentives that reward landowners for maintaining and enhancing the ecosystem services that…
Fall Leaf Watch Kickoff
…to bring some fall color to your backyard or community, there are many native trees you can plant. Red maples provide some of the most brilliant fall color, but many…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* 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…
