Georgia is the #1 forestry state in the nation.

Owning property in Georgia provides plenty of opportunity—whether you’re managing timber, cultivating crops, or simply enjoying the outdoors. But with that opportunity comes responsibility, especially when it comes to invasive … Continue Reading →

Do summer activities impact the air we breathe? They can if you drive a car or do some outdoor burning in urbanized areas when it’s hot outside. Particulate matter from … Continue Reading →

More than 200 middle and high school students gathered in Meansville, Ga. recently to demonstrate their forestry chops. The Towalliga FFA Invitational Field Day competition brought together kids from central … Continue Reading →

By: GFC Forest Health’s Brandon Merz and Mark McClure Southern pine beetles (SPB) gave a lot of Georgia forest landowners headaches last year. The GFC’s spring trapping program is one … Continue Reading →

By Lea Clark, GFC Urban Forestry Specialist Happy Arbor Day Month! Georgia’s Arbor Day is always the third Friday in February. Why so early? Because February is an ideal month … Continue Reading →

Americans watching national news are learning about something Georgia foresters have been touting for a long time: prescribed fire. Also known as “good fire,” prescribed fire has multiple benefits that … Continue Reading →

January is synonymous with pledges to “get moving” and “get organized.” As those goals apply to your trees, here’s a reminder about the diverse range of services GFC offers to … Continue Reading →

At the Georgia Forestry Commission, we think December is pretty special. Not only is it the time for traditional holiday celebrations, it is also a time when TREES are in … Continue Reading →

Happy National STEM Day! We are so glad you dropped by. Did you know that forestry has been recognized by many, including the Homeland Security Department and the National Science … Continue Reading →

Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws By Thomas Barrett, Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief The annual ban on outdoor burning in 54 Georgia counties (mostly in the northern part of the … Continue Reading →