GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…

Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp

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Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…

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.

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…state tax base, with $977 million in gross tax revenue. Georgia’s urban and community forestry companies generated an additional $4 billion of economic activity in 2017. Strong markets for forest…

Cogongrass in Georgia

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…established due to the tremendous root system that must be completely eliminated. The first step in eradicating cogongrass is educating individuals how to identify the grass. The most recognizable feature…

Timber Sales

Large tracts of land are maintained and preserved by the State. GFC manages several land properties owned by the State of Georgia. All of them operate under a multiple-use Forest…

Health & Recreational

…and creativity, cognitive and intellectual development, and social relationships. The character of a neighborhood has a significant affect on residents’ physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy…