Fire Danger Rising – Public’s Help Needed
…by the acronym, SSTAR: SPACE – Be 25 feet from any forestland or flammable vegetation SPACE – Be 50 feet from any structure (homes, shed, barns, etc.) TIME – Burn…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…concerning hand piled natural vegetation, requiring pre-burning safety precautions, which can be remembered by the acronym, SSTAR: SPACE – Be 25 feet from any forestland or flammable vegetation SPACE –…
Tree Plantings Highlight Georgia’s Arbor Day in February
…holiday because February is inside the state’s ideal planting window. “Trees are nature’s greatest multi-tasker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Not only do they give us clean water…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…roles. A grant secured by the Georgia Forestry Commission covers costs for the first 15 applicants. Space will be available for more than 15 students at the regular registration rate…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…come first served basis. Landowners should apply after the burn is completed and provide your burn permit number on the application. Landowners burning multiple blocks during the application period should…
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
Pine Straw Producers Directory
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State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…throughout February in communities statewide. “The Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to partner with local tree boards and organizations that plan to get trees in the ground this month,” said…
Doing Business in Georgia
…and compensation generated directly by Georgia’s forest industry. PDF 2022 Economic Benefits of the Forestry Industry in Georgia Georgia’s forest industry has many components, which interact with all other sectors…
Georgia Burn Notification Law Changing
…we can bring that number down significantly, together.” The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched a communication campaign emphasizing the new changes that must be taken before burning: adequate space between…
