Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…has been associated with cardiovascular risk. Studies have shown that walking outdoors with exposure to trees has decreased self-reported stress/anxiety. The Georgia Forestry Commission is part of a forestry group…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…mostly north and central Georgia counties (listed below) do not allow hand-piled yard debris and land-clearing debris burns from May 1 to September 30. For complete details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia…
Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Program
A Smokey Bear wildfire prevention program is available for kindergarten to second grade students and public events that do not conflict with the national guidelines. Programs are available by appointment to groups of 100 or more. Get more information.
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
…Office: 706-216-2713 Fannin County GFC Office: 706-374-6232 Gilmer County GFC Office: 706-635-2363 Habersham County GFC Office: 706-754-2354 Lumpkin County GFC Office: 706-867-2898 Murray County GFC Office: 706-695-3422 Pickens County GFC…
What To Do About Surface Roots in Your Landscape
Roots on the surface of the soil can cause all kinds of problems, but not necessarily for the tree.
Prescribed Fire Advisories
…Gilmer, Lumpkin and Union Nick Peters (770) 530-6205 March 3, 2020 Glynn and McIntosh Jacob Rease (912) 506-8255 March 2, 2020 Liberty and McIntosh Blaine Tyler (912) 506-8372 March 1,…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
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…
Outstanding Employees Honored at Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission has na med the State Lands Timber Sales group its 2020 Forest Management Team of the Year. Timber Sales is…
State Managed Forests
…City of Atlanta land tract Dawson County Dawsonville office: (706) 265-3707 A cooperative project of: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia Forestry Commission, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife…
