GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…departments and local communities through active participation within the rural fire defense program. Here’s a recent one! From Ryan Dixon, Asst. Chief, Alamo Fire Department: The Georgia Forestry Commission and…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…burning of yard and land-clearing debris is prohibited in some counties where particulate matter pollutants and chemicals from smoke are more likely to combine with emissions from vehicles and industrial…
GEORGIA FOREST CONSERVATION CHAMPION BRINGS HOME NATIONAL HONOR
…outstanding commitment to promoting continuing forestry and logger education and his commitment to partnerships serves as a model for other GFC employees. Kastle received a special plaque for winning the…
In the Saddle of Unsung Heroes: Cross-training as a Wildland Firefighter
…me, interacting with others while using critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication boosts comprehension and retention. During one of our exercises, we were presented with a wildfire scenario in a…
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…
Student Resources
…Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…
Environmental
…Meaning Place attachment and meaning are particularly relevant when considering issues of urban development and community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often…
Find Tree Line USA Utilities Participants
Directory for Tree Line USA Utilities.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program (PFW)
Eligibility Any private landowner is eligible. There are no restrictions on project size. Eligible projects are wide-ranging and include farms, pasture, and forestry sites. Priorities for funding in Georgia include…
Pardon Our Smoke
…of catastrophic wildfire. Prescribed fire is a valued tool used by trained practitioners to improve ecological and silvicultural conditions. The Georgia Forestry Commission manages the permitting system for prescribed fire….
