State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…throughout February in communities statewide. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to partner with local tree boards and organizations that plan to get trees in the ground this month,” said…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
* 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…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…Proactive Green Infrastructure Provides to a Community protects critical habitats and dwindling water resources, sustaining forest resources, and allowing natural systems to remain functional. This, in turn, can communities millions…
Landowner Resources
…Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF SuddenOakDeath.org The information below provides both quick answers to general questions about Sudden…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…are operating, increased bond amounts for harvesters who have previously been found to cause damage to county roads, and a narrowed scope of when bonds can be used. A directive…
GFC Leaf Watch Report: October 1, 2020
…faces north, east, south, or west), locations on the slope (lower slope/mid-slope/ridge top), local factors such as location in/on a cove, exposed ridge, river bottom, and species, etc. results in…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…let’s also remember to protect our communities, our land, and our fellow citizens from unintended mistakes that can have devastating consequences. Many areas in Georgia have gone weeks without any…
Forest Health
…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
GFC and COVID-19
* 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…
