About Us
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is a dynamic state agency responsible for providing leadership, service and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia's forest resources. Our headquarters is located in Dry Branch, Georgia, south of Macon. District and county offices are located throughout the state. The director of the GFC is known as the state forester.
Commission professionals provide a wide variety of services including fire detection, issuing burn permits, wildfire suppression and prevention services, emergency and incident command system expertise, rural fire department assistance, forest management assistance to landowners and communities, the marketing and utilization of forest resources and nature services, and growing and selling quality tree seedlings for planting.
The Georgia Forestry Commission is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. View our full non-discrimination statement.
Vision - Healthy and abundant forests that support a robust industry, while providing social, environmental and financial benefits to all of Georgia.
Mission - To provide leadership, service and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia's forest resources.
Resources
- Contact Us
- Director Biography
- Board of Directors
- Directions
- Directories
- GFC Area Contacts Map
- Educational Resources
- GFC Careers
- GFC History
- Georgia Open Records Act
- Media Information
- Services Fact Sheet - Contact local GFC office for current service fees
- Strategic Plan for Georgia's Forests
- Publications
- Purchasing
- Surplus Property
- State Holidays