Crawford County Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Wildfires
…Enforcement Brian Clavier, “We are pleased that the District Attorney’s Office was able to work out this plea agreement and resolve this case. The Georgia Forestry Commission is grateful for…
Georgia’s Burn Notification System Changes – Coming Soon!
…sunrise to sunset A – Attendance – Person responsible on-site until the fire is extinguished R – Reasonable precautions – Tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire. Please click on…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…at the Sedgewick Hotel. That’s the exact emotion I have when I get a call requesting our 20-man Type 2 Initial Attack (T2IA) hand crew for a western U.S. assignment….
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Conservation Woodland Program
…you are hoping to enjoy watching wildlife from the comfort of your home, there are some simple things you can do to attract and retain all sorts of animals, insects,…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…attend formal BMP training workshops, include BMPs in timber sale contracts and procure wood exclusively from landowners who implement BMPs. State forestry water resource programs and BMP guidelines are designed…
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…construction, verification, accrual/sales, and final results will be discussed. The public is urged to attend the meeting to learn more about this important tool for tracking sustainable development in Georgia….
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…see, GFC has accomplished a lot this year and there were plenty of smaller, but just as important, successes. Our front and center challenge has continued to be attracting and…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…in the unit were commended for their outstanding maintenance and repairs to wildfire suppression vehicles and equipment during firebreak installations, while paying special attention to environmental best management practices. Due…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…GA; Paul McDaniel, Central GA; Bert Earley, SW GA; and Matt Mrizek, SE GA. “The crucial link between clean water supplies and healthy, well-managed forests is clear,” said Lowrimore. “We…
