Fire Weather Forecast
Current Fire Weather Forecasts and current National Fire Danger Ratings by GFC Areas
Daily Fire Danger Rating Map
Daily updates of fire risks across Georgia
Fine Fuel Moisture Table
A close estimate of the fine dead fuel moisture (FDFM) on your burn unit any time a FDFM reading is desired
Cogongrass in Georgia
…spreads through both rhizomes and seed production. Forming dense mats, it is extremely flammable creating hazardous prescribed burning and wildfire conditions. Cogongrass is difficult to eradicate once it has become…
Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests
…that need protection. Forestry management tools for wildlife and ecosystem conservation include prescribed fire plans, minimizing the loss of forest lands and management of invasive and alien species. Fires are…
Kemp Leads Forest Field Day
…the bedrock of forest sustainability,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams, “and it’s one of the core missions of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Landowner events such as this are…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Burn Ban since May first,” said Sorrells. “We recognize the importance of and promote prescribed burning for the many wildfire prevention, forest management and agriculture benefits it provides. However, right…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…in the public interest including woodlands, wetlands, farmlands, scenic areas, historic areas, wild and scenic rivers, undisturbed natural areas, will more than likely qualify. For people who want to preserve…
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…2,000 hours of training, employees assisted 620 landowners with prescribed burning, plowing and harrowing, suppressed 141 wildfires on 463,000 acres, and assisted with Hurricane Michael relief and GFC seed collection…
Longleaf Pine Mortality – Rhizoctonia Blight (2010)
Rhizoctonia blight is typically published as a fungal disease pathogen causing blight or mortality in seedling stock of pine nursery beds.
