Carbon Registry
2024 Georgia Carbon Registry Amendment The purpose of the amendment to the Georgia Carbon Registry is to promote the use of building products used in construction in Georgia that sequester…
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Natural Disaster Recovery
…April 5th, and Wednesday, April 6th, a strong storm system produced multiple tornadoes, mainly across central and South Georgia. Georgia Forestry Commission management foresters and GIS foresters helped assess and…
Georgia Forestry Commission offering help to landowners following Michael
The Georgia Forestry Commission is helping Georgia’s landowners get back on their feet following Hurricane Michael. Aid approved by the Georgia Legislature in November includes $20 million for debris cleanup…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
GFC Centennial
…the Georgia General Assembly passed the Forestry Act of 1921, providing for a State Board of Forestry. The year 1921 is recognized as the birth year of the Georgia Forestry…
Legislature Marks Forest Agency’s Centennial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 8, 2021 The Georgia Forestry Commission is marking an important milestone – its 100th year of service to Georgia. Forests make up 24 million acres, or…
Southern Pine Beetles
…Landowners should consider planting longleaf pine instead of loblolly within its natural range (Figure 9). Figure 9: Natural range of longleaf pine – Georgia Forestry Commission Resources Georgia 2024 SPB…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…the links below for more information: Georgia Senate Bill 119 Code Section 12-6-90 “Take Five: How to Comply with Georgia’s New Outdoor Burning Laws “Take Five”: Overview Georgia’s Outdoor Burn…
