Landowner Resources

…– especially in the Appalachian Mountains. External Website Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for…

Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission

…dedicated forestry professionals,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “The State Lands team has widened its reach tremendously over the past few years. It serves an extensive and diverse…

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination

Forests & Water: A Critical Combination By Scott Thackston, GFC Water Quality Program Coordinator At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we’re proud to share the countless benefits that forests supply. Not…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…In the United States alone, outdoor cats kill approximately 2.4 billion birds every year. Although this number may seem unbelievable, it represents the combined impact of tens of millions of…

Educator Resources

…Website National Project Learning Tree (PLT) Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool…

Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants

…fire applied in a knowledgeable manner to a specific land area under selected weather conditions. It is used to accomplish pre-determined, well-defined management objectives, such as reducing hazardous fuels, enhancing…

Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation

…trespass, a misdemeanor.” Clavier said an inspection conducted by the Georgia Forestry Commission determined 144 trees were cut down on one landowner’s property, with 140 of those being merchantable red…

Rural Fire Defense Program

The Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program assists rural communities by establishing an initial fire protection program for unprotected communities and reinforcing existing fire departments with equipment and training. GFC…