New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2021 Georgia’s annual summer ban on outdoor burning will be lifted on October 1. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division mandates the fire restrictions from May…
Special Team Dispatched to Spread Fire Safety Alerts
…and where the wildfire hazard is particularly dangerous. “Wildfires across the state in September were triple in number compared to our five year September average,” said Mark Wiles, Team Leader….
Forest Stewardship Program
…conducting a timber sale, prescribed burning, timber harvest options or insect damage control. A management plan is provided when more detailed information is requested or needed. These are detailed and…
Firewise USA® Program
…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…
Selling Your Timber Guide
A timber sale is a serious matter requiring careful preparation. Download guide for best practices on selling timber.
Timber Harvest Notifications Website
The purpose of this website is to provide a state-wide timber harvest notification platform for the report of timber harvests to Georgia’s counties or municipalities.
Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021
…and in to early November. Above 3000’ we may see the beginning of peak by the third week of October, based on the percentage of trees that are beginning to…
GFC Leaf Watch: October 23, 2020
…peak should still be on track for the last week in October and first week of November. Weather forecasts continue to be favorable for good additional color development. Scenic drive:…
Reforestation
…recommend only planting after November 1 if soil moisture is plentiful. It’s better to wait and plant after December 1 and before March 1. When hand planting, carry plants to…
Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…between May and December of that year. “Georgia Forestry Commission personnel worked very closely with a number of partner agencies during the investigation,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Chief of Law…
