Emergency Response
…If GFC is responding to an incident, the system syncs automatically. Wildfire incidents that are closed are not shown. Please Note: smartphone applications are not yet supported, but are planned….
Rural Fire Defense Program
GFC has operated a Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program since 1975. The program enables volunteer fire departments to respond more effectively to structural, forest, and grass fires. It also…
Arson Investigations
The Georgia General Assembly passed a law giving GFC the authority to enforce the fire laws of the state nearly 100 years ago. To combat arson and enforce Georgia’s forestry…
Smokey Bear
…by a uniformed escort. Smokey Bear appearances are limited to 10 – 20 minute segments; During hot weather, segments may be shorter. Smokey will not be allowed to walk extensively….
Care For Your Community’s Trees
Benefits of a thriving urban canopy: Increasing property value. The presence of larger street trees can add from 3% – 15% to home values. Increasing spending in business districts. Shoppers…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Book showing illustrations of trees native to Georgia. PDF Savannah Tree Foundation Tree advocacy group. External Website Save Energy – Plant Trees! This video provides insights into the value of…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…PDF Green Infrastructure Center Trees and stormwater calculator tool, case studies from Norcross and Alpharetta, GA. External Website Green Infrastructure: A Landscape Approach Report from the American Planning Association, shows…
Economic
…presence of larger trees in yards and as street trees can add from 3% to 15% to home values throughout neighborhoods. Shoppers claim that they will spend 9% to 12%…
Educator Resources
…Fast Break Videos Short videos to highlight important forestry-related topics. External Website Georgia Forest Facts Fact sheet showing Georgia’s latest forestry statics. PDF Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) The mission of…
