Fire Prevention & Suppression

…and Preventing Forest Fires Early detection is key to effective fire suppression. When a fire emergency occurs, GFC rangers have the equipment and training needed to fight even the toughest…

A Look Back at GFC in 2021

…with the Association of County Commissioners, we have developed a uniform, online timber harvesting notification system for timber harvesters and county officials. Establishment of Carbon Advisory Committee – Created a…

Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later

…2021, hundreds of volunteer hours have been donated, along with GFC seedlings and container trees as the community works to recover. “For many decades, Newnan has been known for its…

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Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts

…campfires and the like. One ember could truly be the start of something devastating.” Some Georgia counties have instituted complete burn bans. Burn permits from the Georgia Forestry Commission are…

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…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30

…by clearing flammable material and vegetation from around the fire area, and have a shovel, water and cell phone on hand. Never leave a fire unattended. “The Georgia Forestry Commission…

Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!

…will venture out, wearing masks no doubt, to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas tree…