SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FORESTERS #1 FOR AREA FIRE PROTECTION

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…Georgia Forestry Commission’s Statewide Area of the Year for FY23, Area 9, was officially recognized by the state legislature on March 7. For more information about the many services of…

North Georgia Fire Linked to Arson

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…can reignite. Georgia burners are legally responsible for their own fires and any damage they may cause. Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement reports the fire off Highway 157 in Walker…

A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore

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…at 2022 and preparing for new initiatives that will deliver value to Georgia and its forestry community. 2022 has been an incredible year at the Georgia Forestry Commission! We have…

Georgia Tree Council

Tree advocacy group who works to sustain Georgia’s green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia’s community forests.

History

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…

Carbon Sequestration

…Registry Participation in the Registry is completely voluntary and there is an administrative fee associated with project registration. The Registry is not a market platform. It is designed for reporting…

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…