Georgia Forestry Commission
Government AdministrationGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
The Georgia Forestry Commission is a state government agency focused on leading, serving, and educating the public about the protection and conservation of Georgia's forest resources. Its headquarters are in Dry Branch, Georgia, with district and county offices distributed across the state. The agency provides a comprehensive set of services, including fire detection, burn permits, wildfire suppression and prevention, emergency response and incident command expertise, rural fire department support, forest management assistance to landowners and communities, and seedling production for planting. The GFC serves landowners, local communities, and public safety organizations, helping mitigate fire risk and support sustainable forest resource use. It operates within the government administration landscape and has pursued collaborations such as a partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology to explore converting wood byproducts into higher-value products.