GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright – Learning About GFC State Lands
GFC Interns, (L to R) Lawson Striker, Jackson Wright, Lexie Turner and Bryce Yawn with GFC Director Tim Lowrimore. GFC Intern Spotlight: Jackson Wright Learning About GFC State Lands My…
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
Eligibility Must be private land or Tribal land which will restore, enhance or measurably increase the likelihood of recovery of a threatened or endangered species, improve biological diversity and increase…
Invasive Plant Control Program (IPCP)
…areas treated according to program specifications. There is a maximum of $10,000 per landowner. Payments will not exceed 40% of the documented landowner cost. Contract Length Practices must be completed…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
Program Overview The Arbor Day Foundation is providing funding to help landowners in Georgia with tree planting costs. The funds will be used to reimburse forest landowners for the cost…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…break a work environment. At the GFC, we’re committed to constantly growing and striving to become the best versions of ourselves, both for each other and for the communities we…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
…and the Community Forestry Assistance Act of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution, in partnership with the Georgia Tree Council. To…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
A tract of land in Dawson County will soon be growing some distinctive trees whose seeds will benefit Georgia for decades to come. The Georgia Forestry Commission has planted 60…
Southern Pine Beetles
…The practices that may be available to landowners are listed below. To apply, click here: https://gatrees.org/forest-management-conservation/cost-share-incentive-programs/. Figure 7: Thinned pine stand – Photo by James Johnson, Georgia Forestry Commission. Non-commercial…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 25, 2024 A South Georgia forest landowner has been awarded one of the nation’s highest honors for her commitment to the sustainable management of trees. Heather…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 18, 2024 Georgia forest landowners facing decisions about what to plant where, how to deal with insect invasions, and ways to save money while supporting the…
