GFC Seeking Director/State Forester
…Department of Education, Joseph P. Jones Ecological Center and Tall Timbers). Agency Management Prepare and present agency budget for state general funds. Supervise senior staff to include administration, human resources,…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…recognizes the value of prescribed fire and the desire for residents to utilize fire’s many benefits,” said Sorrells. “Fortunately, technology has enabled us to have very precise weather forecasting abilities….
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…stepping toward the future, by embracing new technology, methods and efficiencies, as we build on the expertise and experience gained in the past. Protecting and conserving Georgia’s forest resources through…
New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia
…report, produced by the Enterprise Innovation Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology are: Direct impacts increased 2.4% in sales and 0.9% in employment over 2018. Total output increased 0.6%, the ninth…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…In his nomination documents, Davis lauded English for numerous activities that promoted wildfire prevention. They included media appearances, extensive promotion of the Firewise USA program, many stints portraying Smokey Bear,…
Lumber Boom Not Benefitting Southern Forest Owners – So What Now?
…outweigh supply. Lumber mills have not been able to churn product out fast enough, resulting in a persistent rise in lumber prices. Why Aren’t Southern Forest Owners Benefitting? Although the…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…sunrise to sunset A – Attendance – Person responsible on-site until the fire is extinguished R – Reasonable precautions – Tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire. Please click on…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…fire and woodlands/structures; sunrise to sunset time frame; person on site responsible until fire is extinguished; and reasonable precautions to prevent escaped fire. As always, household garbage and man-made waste…
Landowners Can Help Reduce Wildfire in Georgia
…The law supports Georgians’ right to burn on their property and outlines measures required of burners to ensure safety. Those measures include: adequate space between the fire and woodlands/structures; sunrise…
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…to the brave men and women of the Georgia Forestry Commission for sharing their time and expertise,” said Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. “Many states have come to our aid in…
