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September 30, 2025 27 mins

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Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum!

In today’s episode, GFC’s Thomas Barrett and Chris Henderson break down what to expect this fall fire season and why wildfire risk is on the rise. From permits to precautions, they share how landowners can burn responsibly and build defensible space around their homes to help reduce the threat of wildfires.


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-Website: https://gatrees.org/
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Safe Burning Resources:
Take Five: How to Comply with Georgia’s New Outdoor Burning Laws
Take Five: Overview
Frequently Asked Questions – English Version
Preguntas Frecuentes – Español Versión
GFC Public Viewer
GFC Public Viewer Video Walkthrough


Thomas Barrett
Fire Protection Chief
Georgia Forestry Commission
tbarrett@gfc.state.ga.us


Chris Henderson
Chief Ranger, Walker County
Georgia Forestry Commission
chenderson@gfc.state.ga.us


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  • Too Late Now - Go By Ocean
  • Sweet Release by Dan Lebowitz


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  • Helicopter Spraying Herbicide by Benboncan 
  • Hose Water by KodyTron 
  • Keyboard by MattRuthSound 
  • Medium Sized Propellor Plane by soundslikewillem 
  • Turkey Gobble by klankbeeld 
  • Water Splash by lwdickens 
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