Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…high-priority areas. This is the first time on record that the Southern Area has been the top national priority area for wildfire response during this time of year. According to…
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia
Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia North Georgia weather conditions may feel invigorating, but the Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a warning about the area’s increased risk…
Educator Resources
…elementary-level readers providing an entertaining and unique look into Georgia’s agriculture industry and a deeper connection to the food and fiber products importance in our daily lives. External Website Forest…
Prescribed Burn
…Fine Fuel Moisture Table A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired PDF Fire Weather Forecast Current…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually during the first full week in October (October 4-10, 2020.) It’s a good time to think…
Reflections on the Big Fire of 2007
…ready escape route and potential safety zone for personnel. Another solution was found after water shortages in the area hampered operations. When the Okefenokee Swamp burns during periods of drought…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…time to get used to and we understand that. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the GFC folks in your area GFC County Contacts, and allow us to answer…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…for maintenance and repair, keeping wildland fire suppression equipment fire-ready. Due to their many skills, more than $125,000 in savings was realized on construction and improvement projects. Chief Brackin was…
Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…do something to help. Awareness is paramount. Do not burn anything outside unless you have checked your local weather forecast, which is readily available online, on TV, and on smartphones.”…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…one it was go-go-go, but I realize now that that’s because there was so much to see and do, and a week is almost not enough time. At the end…
