Privacy Policy

…concerned. Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date….

Forest Industry

Our numbers speak for themselves. One of the top exporters nationwide in 2019 for wood, wood fuel, and wood pellets $36.3 billion – total impact of the forest industry on…

Tree Seedlings

…allow seedlings to dry out from wind or sun and avoid temperature extremes. Seedlings should be planted deeply within two weeks of receipt. Seedling Care And Planting Guidelines GFC also…

Timber Security

GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and in 2014, GFC investigators were authorized by…

Forest Biomass

…businesses, aligning workforce education and training with in-demand jobs, locating new markets for Georgia products, and planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. External Website Mechanisms for Securing Longterm…

Fire Weather

Monitor Wildfire Conditions The GFC Fire Weather System provides area fire weather forecasts. The state is divided into ten forecast areas to provide the most accurate local information. View Fire…

Firewise USA® Program

…interface (WUI) emerged. The term was first described in the context of fire and firefighting. Fire managers noticed that, as development moved into rural areas, new problems were occurring that…

Georgia Grown

GFC is a Georgia Grown partner. This marketing and economic development program was developed in 2011 by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The No. 1 goal of Georgia Grown is…

Smokey Bear

…by a uniformed escort. Smokey Bear appearances are limited to 10 – 20 minute segments; During hot weather, segments may be shorter. Smokey will not be allowed to walk extensively….

Fire Weather Forecast

Current Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas