Annual Northern Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…54 counties affected by the ban are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon,…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…burn bans are being lifted are: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gordon, Gwinnett,…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…“Our agencies are taking these proactive steps to get the word out to residents that extreme caution must be used to ensure everyone’s safety. Any outdoor spark could lead to…
Total Maximum Daily Loadings (TMDL)
In July of 1997, the state of Georgia came under a federal court order to develop Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) rates and implementation plans on water quality impaired stream segments. GFC was tasked with developing the forestry component for TMDL plans.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
…please contact your forest health specialist. Spread the word Encourage your neighbors to protect their trees and help everyone protect Georgia’s hemlocks! HWA Soil Drench Application For specific instructions on…
Georgia Burn Ban Begins May 1
…safety of all Georgians,” Sorrells said. The 47 counties affected by the ban beginning May 1 are: Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson,…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…burn permit may need to be obtained from local county or city officials/offices, based on local ordinances. “Law Enforcement has informed us that a rogue website is offering nationwide burn…
GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update
…with Governor Brian Kemp’s most recent Executive Order. The directive stipulates that our agency follows guidance from the Department of Administrative Services for the reopening of state offices. It is…
Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…in order to keep providing the many benefits they give us every day. Continue to appreciate your trees on a clear day, but remember to keep an eye on them…
Georgia Census 2020
…privacy are protected. Join us at the Georgia Forestry Commission by making your voice count! Click here my2020census.gov/, and spread the word to help your community receive the funding it…
