Upcoming GFC Events and Resources Available To Forest Landowners
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The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is assisting with several forest landowner events and providing available resources for this month . Learn more about the upcoming events and available resources below:
4th Annual Forestry & Wildlife Expo
Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Marion Co. High School; Buena Vista, Ga.
This event is free and open to all foresters, state and federal agencies and local landowners, and is an opportunity to exchange tools and knowledge for advancing land management in Georgia.
2025 Agroforestry & Wildlife Field Day
Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
University of Georgia's Westbrook Farm; Griffin, Ga.
University of Georgia's Westbrook Farm; Griffin, Ga.
Federal and state government agency officials and representatives of private business providing management recommendations and demonstrating real-life techniques for land, wildlife, and pond management as well as financial assistance opportunities. Click here to learn more.
Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rainwater Conference Center; Valdosta, Ga.
Learn more about the state of prescribed fire in Georgia, as well as information about smoke management, growing season burns, and managing storm-damaged fuels, with a presentation from Georgia Forestry Commission Deputy Director Kris Butler. Click here to learn more.
Temporary Ad Valoreum Relief
Temporary ad valorem tax relief remains available to landowners with timber damage resulting from Hurricane Helene. A special declaration and certification form are available via fillable-pdf on the GFC’s website and through ACCG. Click here to access the form.
