Sudden Oak Death (SOD) in Georgia
…nursery stock each year. The Georgia Forestry Commission samples native vegetation surrounding these nursery sites as well as from forested areas throughout the state and to date, no native plants…
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 24, 2022 Residents, special guests, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be on hand Saturday, March 26 in Newnan to mark the first anniversary of tornadoes…
Wildfire Risk Reduction Grants Available
…Commission. One provides up to $250,000 for the development or revision of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The second provides up to $10 million for the implementation of wildfire…
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…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
Cusseta Man Facing Charges of Serial Arson
…Clavier, a joint investigation by the Georgia Forestry Commission, Fort Benning Criminal Investigation Division and the Chattahoochee County Sherriff’s office led to Hudson’s arrest on March 27. If convicted, Hudson…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
* 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…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…the U.S. Forest Service and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). This fire prevention and education team will be canvassing counties throughout north Georgia, where the drought index is at critical levels…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…ground level ozone. While burning a pile of crispy fall leaves outdoors is a must for many this time of year, a burn permit from the Georgia Forestry Commission is…
