Hurricane Cleanup Time Extended; State Timber Tax Credit Deadline Nears
…Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Because of the magnitude of the damage, last winter’s wet weather, and a finite number of contractors, more time was needed to complete the remaining open…
Conservation Woodland Program
…completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…
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Arson Investigations
…years and fines Arson in the First Degree (human life endangered) – Maximum prison sentence of 20 years and fines Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Georgia Forestry Laws GFC is not…
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…
Prescribed Burn Certification
…will receive a comprehensive study manual and instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. The applicants must pass a written test, have two years of…
Forest Utilization
…of roundwood, all primary wood-using industries in a state are surveyed bi-annually. Primary wood-using industries include pulp mills, sawmills, veneer mills, composite panel mills (osb), and other industrial products mills….
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…(ISA) Certified Arborist. A directory of ISA Certified Arborists in Georgia can be found at https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist. Trees play a huge role in our communities on environmental, social, and financial levels….
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…Are Critical Habitat Diverse, native forest habitats support more bird species than other habitat types. Managing forests for birds can be compatible with managing forests for other purposes, including financial…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
