Georgia Forestry Commission
Recent News About Georgia Forestry Commission
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Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia – Forest Management Team of the Year
A group of Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) employees is being honored for exemplary cost-share service to landowners
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Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia
Georgia Forestry Commission employees serving a 21-county region in west-central Georgia have been honored with a prestigious agency award.
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Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
Communities across the state are planting trees and recognizing their benefits this month for Georgia’s Arbor Day. The day is observed annually on the third Friday in February, which this year falls on Friday, February 17.
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How Fire Earns GOOD Marks in the Forest
Keeping Georgia’s 24 million acres of forestland healthy depends a lot on Mother Nature. Sunshine and growing conditions are critical, yet forest managers rely on another important tool that has a lesser known but important role – fire.
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The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named Danville, GA. resident Gabe Outlaw its 2022 Forester of the Year
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named Danville, GA. resident Gabe Outlaw its 2022 Forester of the Year.
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A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
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Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
A veteran Georgia Forestry Commission forester has earned the nation’s highest wildfire prevention honor. Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Mark Wiles of Elbert County has been named winner of the 2022 Silver Smokey Bear Award. The award recognizes people and organizations that provide sustained, outstanding service, with significant wildfire prevention impact.
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Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
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North GA Burn Ban to be Lifted October 1
The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on October 1, 2022. The annual restrictions are imposed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during the hot summer months.
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Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
A Berrien County man is in jail without bond following his arrest on numerous charges of woods arson and endangering human life. Christopher Michael Brown, 37, is facing 55 charges in connection with 13 intentionally set fires that burned 13.7 acres and threatened the lives of local and state officers. If convicted on all charges, Brown could be sentenced to 105 years in prison.