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…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
* 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…
New Website Improves the Timber Harvest Notification Process in Georgia
…become the required format for counties to receive timber harvest notifications. The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) was instrumental in aiding the design and launch of Georgia’s new Timber…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands In celebration of National Public Lands Day on September 25, the Georgia Forestry Commission invites you to visit state forests you may not even…
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
…young trees require more water and attention. It is best to water trees in the late afternoon or early morning when evaporation rates are at the lowest point. Newly planted…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
…first-served basis and limited to 25 hours per landowner if other requests are pending. Once all requests have been serviced, additional plowing in excess of the 25 hours may be…
Firewise USA® Program
…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
…air,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief, Frank Sorrells. “The risk of wildfire is also high at this time, and the Georgia Forestry Commission will be closely monitoring fire activity…
Care For Your Trees
…on the trees changes to the environment other trees in the vicinity How can I keep my trees healthy? Basic maintenance required for optimal tree health includes: watering pruning mulching…
Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
* 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…
