Rural Fire Defense Program

…at little to no cost to the end-user. In most instances, FFP enables full ownership (title, etc.) to be transferred to the end-user after meeting program criteria. Please see the…

North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Georgia’s annual ban on outdoor burning will end September 30 in 54 counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. From May 1…

Tree Ordinances

…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…

New Report Shows Continued Growth for Forestry in Georgia

…ranking forestry number one in compensation among all Georgia industries.” The impact values of urban and community forestry are separate values from the impact of the traditional forest industry, which…

Forest Utilization

…buyers/harvesters who have submitted information to GFC and is not meant as an endorsement of any individual or company. For a full list of Georgia Master Timber Harvesters (GAMTH), visit…

Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments

compromised root plates. All of these tree injuries could become larger issues down the road if not addressed. You can send pictures of storm damage to GFC’s “Ask the Arborist”…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…411 (or head North on Hwy 76 into Blue Ridge). North Central GA: Now is the time to make a day trip or weekend getaway to the majestic north Georgia…

Human Resources Information

…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…