Resources

…drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots. Ask The Arborist – Tree Care, Homeowner Help PDF Trees Atlanta Tree advocacy group. Tree Advocacy…

Ask The Arborist

…common trees in our backyard. Video Planting Containerized Trees How to plant a containerized tree. Video Save Energy – Plant Trees! Plant trees to lower utility bills, save energy, and…

FAQs

…cubic feet per second, or two tons per second! Learn more. Urban & Community Forestry As a homeowner, how can I take care of my trees? Healthy trees are valuable…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…Native Trees of Georgia Book Book showing illustrations of trees native to Georgia. PDF Savannah Tree Foundation Tree advocacy group. External Website Save Energy – Plant Trees! This video provides…

Storm Mitigation Planning

…establishment and maintenance of community trees. PDF 5. How to Plant Trees – A Homeowner’s Guide “How do I plant a tree?” This is a common question, and tree planting…

Care For Your Trees

…on the trees changes to the environment other trees in the vicinity How can I keep my trees healthy? Basic maintenance required for optimal tree health includes: watering pruning mulching…

Tree Ordinances

…tree ordinance will help provide a framework to create a tree ordinance. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type GA Tree Council – Tree Ordinance Central External Website Glossary of Tree Ordinance Terms…

Certified Tree Professionals

Tree care should always be provided by a certified arborist. Arborists are trained in the identification, diagnosis and care of trees. They understand how to provide proper tree care safely….

Community Forestry Assistance

With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Line USA…