GFC’s Community Foresters provide technical assistance to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations through the Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP). We have assembled a collection of resources for community members.
| Title | Description | Document Type |
|---|---|---|
| 3. Community Tree Planting and Establishment Guidelines | This Document is intended to aid homeowners and local government staff in planting and directing the establishment and maintenance of community trees. | |
| Arbor Day | Resources and ideas for local celebrations. | Page on GFC Website |
| Ask the Arborist | Online assistance for homeowner’s questions about the trees in your yard. | Page on GFC Website |
| Athens Community Tree Council | External Website | |
| Coastal Arborist Association | The Coastal Arborist Association (CAA) was founded in 2015 to provide education, training, and fellowship to arborists in the coastal region of Georgia and South Carolina. | External Website |
| Community Forestry Assistance Program | GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations. | Page on GFC Website |
| Community Forestry Friend Program Application | The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing | |
| Georgia ReLeaf Program | Georgia ReLeaf efforts to help south Georgia communities replace tree canopy lost to severe storms and other communities planting trees for veterans. | External Website |
| Georgia Tree Council | Tree advocacy group who works to sustain Georgia’s green legacy by partnering with individuals, organizations, and communities in raising awareness toward improving and maintaining Georgia’s community forests. | External Website |
| GFC UC&F Species Selection List | Recommended Tree Species Selections for Urban and Community Forest Sustainability | |
| Hazards of the Forest | Foresters and others who work outside and those who enjoy being in the outdoors are often confronted with hazards that can cause sickness, injury, or death. This booklet provides a brief description of those hazards to help you avoid an unpleasant encounter. | |
| Native Trees of Georgia Book | Book showing illustrations of trees native to Georgia. | |
| Save Energy – Plant Trees! | This video provides insights into the value of planting trees. | Video |
| Storm Mitigation Template | Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template | |
| Storm Mitigation Workbook | Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook | |
| Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® and Tree Line USA Programs | Celebrating communities all across America that are creating healthier and more abundant community forests. | Page on GFC Website |
| Urban Forest Strike Team | This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms. | Video |