Georgia Forestry Commission reports surge in wildfires; asks support for equipment, trailers and facility work

Mar 18, 2025

Director Sabo told the Senate subcommittee that the Forestry Commission responded to an unusually busy 30-day period with 901 wildfires and about 9,700 acres burned, and asked the committee to support House-added funding for wildfire prevention and equipment.

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Georgia Forestry Commission Director Sabo briefed the subcommittee on March 18 about an unusually active wildfire period and the commission27s capital and operating needs.

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