Mission 
 
P. O. Box 819 Macon, GA 31202 1-800-GA-TREES www.gatrees.org 
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider 
To provide leadership, service, and education in the protection and conservation of Georgia's forest resources. 
 
Where There's Smoke... 
 
For more information, contact your local Georgia Forestry Commission Office: 
In cooperation with the Dept. of Transportation 
 
 ...There's Fire. And Every Type is Cause for Caution. 
 
Wildfires 
Prescribed Fires 
 
Wildfires can happen any time of the year. Most wildfires are caused by careless burning, and they ravage forests, communities, and property. 
When wildfires threaten, you may see smoke drifting across the highway, or be distracted by emergency vehicles or distant blazes. 
Planned and managed by forestry professionals, prescribed fire is an excellent tool in the management and protection of forest land. 
Specifically, they:  Reduce wildfire impact by elimi- 
nating excess fuel 
 Enhance wildlife habitats by nurturing healthy wildlife popula-tions 
 Provide ecological maintenance & restoration of critical ecosystems 
 
What to Do 
 
If you're driving and encounter smoke, remember: 
 Slow down 
 Turn on low-beam headlights 
 Don't tailgate 
 Turn on emergency blinkers and pull over if smoke/fog impairs your vision 
 Call *GSP (Georgia State Patrol) on your cell phone to report any hazard