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Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 3, 2020 - The majority of Georgia's productive forest lands are in private ownership, but these private landowners are facing increased pressure to convert their forest...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/learn-plan-act/
Learn, Plan, Act | Georgia Forestry Commission
Sep 12, 2023 - A Common Goal - Better Land Management The two organizations joined together to create this initiative because 89 percent of the south’s woodlands are...
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Pre-Suppression Firebreaks | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 2, 2025 - Firebreaks are areas that are cleaned of fuels and reduced to mineral soil. They are created by using special equipment and hand tools to form trenches or...
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/certified-burners-early-permit-system/
Certified Burners Early Permit System | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 6, 2023 - Please call your local GFC county office if you need further assistance. New User? Here is how to Request an Account. Looking for a Tutorial? Here is how to...
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https://gatrees.org/news/digital-media-toolkit/
Digital Media Toolkit | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 21, 2026 - Pineland Road Fire, Clinch County This fire started in Clinch County on 4/18/2026. As of 4/20/26, it has grown to 6,960 acres and is 10% contained. Media can...
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Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 21, 2020 - We have assembled a collection of resources to ensure quick access to our most used documents. If you have a need for additional resource information, please...
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https://gatrees.org/?s=jobs
jobs | Georgia Forestry Commission
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-fire-advisories/
Prescribed Fire Advisories | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 6, 2026 - ** This is NOT a comprehensive list of all prescribed burns in the state, only those submitted for media notification. To find out more information about a...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/forest-certification-programs/
Forest Certification Programs | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 29, 2020 - Forest Management Certification Programs Recently, Forisk Consulting group produced a report on the major forest certification standards for the American...
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Timber Products | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jun 24, 2022 - Here are some interesting facts about some of the many products that come from Georgia’s trees: Helpful Resources
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/community-forestry-assistance/gfc-ucf-technical-assistance-support-application/
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program | Georgia Forestry Commission
Dec 2, 2025 - Healthy community forests thrive when communities have the right tools for care, management, and growth. GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program offers a...
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https://gatrees.org/open-records-requests/
Open Records Requests | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 22, 2026 - **Please note: If you have submitted an open records request and not received confirmation from us, please email wburnett@gfc.state.ga.us directly.** Georgia’s...
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https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/
Burn Permits and Notifications | Georgia Forestry Commission
Sep 29, 2025 - Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm,...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/conservation-woodland-program/
Conservation Woodland Program | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 12, 2023 - GFC’s Georgia Conservation Woodland Program provides conservation tools to assist Georgia landowners with management goals and objectives for 20 acres or...
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/care-for-your-trees/
Care For Your Trees | Georgia Forestry Commission
Nov 16, 2020 - Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note...
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https://gatrees.org/category/blog/
GFC Blog | Georgia Forestry Commission
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https://gatrees.org/forest-industry/forest-utilization/
Forest Utilization | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jun 24, 2022 - The staff assist businesses and forest landowners by: marketing Georgia's forest resources to attract new industries providing marketing, technical, and forest...
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/howard-e-bennett-museum/
Howard E. Bennett Museum | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 20, 2020 - Take a stroll through the evolution of forestry in Georgia.
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Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 12, 2026 - The Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative began as a concept in 2015. Several states, federal, private, and non-governmental partners worked...
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/environmental-benefits-of-trees/
Environmental | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 11, 2020 - Cleaner, Cooler Air Trees trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke from the air. Shade from trees reduces temperatures and helps keep air pollutants from...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/natural-disaster-recovery/hurricane-helene-recovery-assistance/hurricane-helene-block-grant/
Hurricane Helene Block Grant Application Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 23, 2026 - Landowners applying for the Hurricane Helene Block Grant can find timber-specific resources here, including guidance documents and a video tutorial for the...
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Forest Health | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 21, 2026 - The Forest Health Program conducts surveys to monitor and detect the presence of insects, diseases, and invasive plants that harm Georgia's forests. Basically,...
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outdoor burn | Georgia Forestry Commission
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/longleaf-restoration/
Longleaf Restoration | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 12, 2020 - A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and...
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/community-tree-advocacy/
Community Tree Advocacy | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 11, 2020 - Whether you're looking to get involved with an existing organization or begin the process of starting your own, GFC is here to help. Start a Tree Board A tree...
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/homeowner-help-for-managing-tornado-storm-damaged-trees/
Homeowner help for managing Tornado / Storm damaged trees | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 27, 2021 - Homeowners managing storm-damaged trees are confronted with many difficult decisions regarding the pruning, removal, and overall management of their trees....
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/ask-the-arborist/
Ask The Arborist | Georgia Forestry Commission
Aug 20, 2024 - Sometimes, a simple question can be answered with a little background information. We invite you to review our various resources for a lot of helpful tips and...
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/recreational-benefits-of-trees/
Health & Recreational | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 29, 2025 - Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity...
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/tree-ordinances/
Tree Ordinances | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 11, 2020 - Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/georgias-forest-action-plan/
Georgia’s Forest Action Plan | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 27, 2021 - A Collaborative Process GFC worked collaboratively with key partners in numerous disciplines, which provided program-specific input for forest health,...
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Making the Shade Program | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 9, 2025 - Many elementary schools do not have enough trees on the school’s campus, especially in the playground area. Strategically planted trees provide many benefits....
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/student-resources/
Student Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
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State Forester | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 8, 2025 - Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia.
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https://gatrees.org/forest-industry/forest-services-contractors/
Forest Services Contractors | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 11, 2020 - All across Georgia, GFC works with contractors in a range of services and specialties.
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Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 29, 2025 - View Resources for programs above.
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/economic-benefits-of-trees/
Economic | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 11, 2020 - Trees are capital assets that help decrease infrastructure costs in cities. The presence of trees in a community affects the cost of municipal services such as...
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/wildfire-prevention/
Wildfire Prevention | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 19, 2025 - When burning, always check the weather first. A major cause of debris burn wildfires is not following Ga code section 12-6-90 and burning with improper weather...
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/green-infrastructure-resources/
Green Infrastructure Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 9, 2025 - GI can be applied on a landscape scale or as an individual green design on a local scale. It may include green roofs, bio swales, and pervious pavement....
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Privacy Policy | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 29, 2020 - Terms and Conditions of Use Terms By accessing the Georgia Forestry Commission Web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these site Terms and Conditions of...
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Contact Us | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 9, 2025 - Click on the button that relates to your inquiry. If you need help finding the right person, please complete and submit the form below. GFC HEADQUARTERS 5645...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/water-quality-protection/
Water Quality & BMPs | Georgia Forestry Commission
Aug 11, 2022 - Landowners can help prevent or minimize impacts to Georgia's water systems by planning ahead for Best Management Practices (BMPs) with any forestry operations,...
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https://gatrees.org/category/news-releases/
News Releases | Georgia Forestry Commission
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Educator Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 1, 2020 - We have assembled a collection of resources for educators. Check out various education programs, research and fact sheets, training and workshops, Georgia...
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Project Learning Tree | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 10, 2020 - Project Learning Tree is committed to creating a future where the next generation values the natural world and has the knowledge and skills necessary to make...
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/landowner-resources/
Landowner Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 7, 2020 - GFC is here to help! Here is an overview of programs and services offered by GFC. Contact your local GFC unit for further assistance.
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https://gatrees.org/forest-industry/doing-business-in-georgia/
Doing Business in Georgia | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jun 24, 2022 - Whether traveling by truck, train, air, or sea, Georgia's excellent transportation logistics allow deliveries to make it to market fast. Trucks traveling from...
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https://gatrees.org/current-wildfire-information-and-resources/
Current Wildfire Information and Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 9, 2026 - GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR GEORGIA WILDFIRES For media inquiries, please contact: Wendy Burnett, 478.365.6233,...
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/connect-with-nature/
Connect With Nature | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 12, 2020 - Georgia has a vast array of options for anyone seeking green spaces for recreational activities, such as hiking, camping, fishing and generally experiencing...
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn-certification/
Prescribed Burn Certification | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jul 11, 2025 - GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training...
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/wildland-urban-interface-wui/
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 29, 2025 - The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI...
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/social-cultural-benefits-of-trees/
Social & Cultural | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 11, 2020 - Research suggests trees provide a place for neighbors to meet and get to know each other, and this leads to fewer incidences of crime. When you think about a...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/law-enforcement/
Law Enforcement | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 2, 2025 - GFC investigators are specially trained to conduct investigations of forestry-related crimes. Timber security laws have been amended and updated over time, and...
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Community Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 24, 2020 - Tree Advocacy Organizations
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/community-wildfire-protection-plan/
Community Wildfire Protection Plan | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 2, 2025 - A CWPP provides a community with a road map to reduce wildfire risks. The plan identifies strategic sites and methods for risk reduction and structural...
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https://gatrees.org/directories/biomass-suppliers-directory/
Biomass Suppliers Directory | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jan 28, 2025 - Download the above report as a PDF.
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https://gatrees.org/?s=burn+permits
burn permits | Georgia Forestry Commission
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About | Georgia Forestry Commission
Nov 17, 2021 - Our headquarters is in Dry Branch, Georgia. We also have district and county offices throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state...
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Agencywide Contacts | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 25, 2026 - We welcome inquiries about our services, our programs and our resources. Please reach out to let us know how we can be of service.
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https://gatrees.org/learn-explore/champion-trees/
Champion Trees | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 7, 2024 - A champion tree is defined as the largest known tree of a particular species. To be considered, a tree must meet all of the following criteria: It must have an...
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https://gatrees.org/affected-counties/
| Georgia Forestry Commission
Sep 26, 2025 - The 54 counties whose burn bans will be lifted on October 1 are: Banks Barrow Bartow Bibb Butts Carroll Catoosa Chattooga Cherokee Clarke Clayton Cobb Columbia...
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/rural-fire-defense-lease-program/
Rural Fire Defense Program | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 20, 2026 - The Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program assists rural communities by establishing an initial fire protection program for unprotected communities and...
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Site Map | Georgia Forestry Commission
Oct 17, 2019 - Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia.
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/incident-command-system/
Incident Command System | Georgia Forestry Commission
Apr 2, 2025 - The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication...
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/prescribed-burn/
Prescribed Burn | Georgia Forestry Commission
Nov 19, 2024 - A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the...
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https://gatrees.org/fire-prevention-suppression/firefighting-training-resources/
Firefighting Training & Resources | Georgia Forestry Commission
Nov 19, 2024 - Wildland firefighters work in natural environments, such as forests, preventing and fighting fires, and performing rescue and aid services. Register for...
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https://gatrees.org/about/history/gfc-centennial/
GFC Centennial | Georgia Forestry Commission
Sep 27, 2021 - Long, long before there were people dedicated to the sustainability of the resource, there were trees. Millions upon millions of acres, stretching beyond the...
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FAQs | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jan 29, 2020 - We hope to address some of the most common questions here, but we invite you to contact us if you have other inquiries.
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https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/timber-sales-harvest-advice/
Timber Sales & Harvest Advice | Georgia Forestry Commission
Jan 6, 2026 - Getting Started To request a site visit and find out more about timber sales, contact your local GFC forester. We recommend that you engage the services of a...
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https://gatrees.org/about/history/
History | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 8, 2021 - The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts...
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tree seedlings | Georgia Forestry Commission
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Board | Georgia Forestry Commission
May 20, 2026 - Fighting Fire. Protecting Forests. Serving Georgia.
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https://gatrees.org/news/digital-media-toolkit/georgia-forestry-forum-podcast/
Georgia Forestry Forum Podcast | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 26, 2024 - Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! This is a podcast that explores trees and forests - the rich and renewable resources - and the innumerable benefits we...
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Urban & Community Forestry | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 26, 2025 - Trees in busy downtowns, parks, greenspaces, and neighborhoods are known as urban and community forests. Urban forests need specialized care and maintenance....
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https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/community-forestry-assistance/
Community Forestry Assistance | Georgia Forestry Commission
Mar 13, 2026 - With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree...
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https://gatrees.org/forest-industry/georgia-grown/
Georgia Grown | Georgia Forestry Commission
Feb 6, 2020 - GFC is a Georgia Grown partner. This marketing and economic development program was developed in 2011 by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The No. 1 goal...
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