Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

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…state and federal public land managers. Governor Brian Kemp’s official 2020 proclamation highlights prescribed fire as one of the most environmentally and economically feasible methods for managing the state’s valuable…

Forest Industry Continues to Boost Georgia’s Economy

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…habitat, Georgia’s forests impact everyone.” Highlights of the report show Georgia’s forest industry: generated $977 million in state government revenues. provided $110 million for the state budget (an increase of…

Timber Sales

Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…

Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance

…document outlines general eligibility requirements and guidelines. PDF Hurricane Michael – Map of 28 GA Counties in declared state of emergency Map of counties declared to be in a state…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

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…to Vogel State Park is one of the most rewarding and breathtaking drives at this time. 2) Georgia State Route 75 from Hiawassee to Helen is also stunning. 3) U.S….

Rural Fire Defense Program

…attached overview under Helpful Resources for more information on how to participate in the Firefighter Property Program. State Excess Property All GFC state excess property is disposed of through the…

Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released

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…resource that provided more than 147,000 jobs and generated nearly $36 billion in economic value to the state in 2017. “Georgia is the top forestry state in the nation and…

Tree Seedlings

…across the state without additional charge. GFC also rents reforestation equipment. Contact your local county office for more information. Our Nursery and Seed Orchards All seedlings sold through GFC nurseries…