Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
It is a real honor to be meeting you here, virtually. I am excited to be joining the Georgia Forestry Commission team and I look forward to the time we…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…the third Friday in February, and Governor Brian Kemp signed a proclamation declaring Friday, February 18, 2022, Arbor Day in Georgia. Georgia’s Arbor Day is held earlier than the national…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Wildfire danger is on the increase across Georgia. High winds from Hurricane Ian coupled with dry conditions in many areas has prompted the Georgia…
Fire Valued for Ecosystem Health during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
…Georgia Forestry Commission protects citizens and their property from wildfire and assists landowners with fire strategies. To learn more about wildfire, prescribed burning, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission,…
Appreciating “Good Fire” in the Forest
* 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…
My Firewise Experience
…the tasks needed for the project. Some of the tasks were completing an online fire safety course, attending a Firewise community meeting in Hiawassee, completing a Firewise risk assessment of…
Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB)
…and suppress current beetle infestations. Eligibility Non-industrial landowners, which means any private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian tribe or other native group, other private legal entity, excluding corporations whose stocks…
GFC Centennial
…Commission (GFC). 1922 – Present In its report to the 1922 General Assembly, the Board focused on the economic importance of forests to Georgia and potential threats posed by a…
