Georgia Celebrates Trees this Month
…and at select state parks. “Planting conditions are ideal this month,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Urban & Community Forester Program Coordinator Seth Hawkins. “Winter is actually the best time to…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…by the Enterprise Innovation Institute at the Georgia Institute of Technology, the total economic output of the forest industry rose to $42 billion in 2022, a 1.6% increase from the…
Learning is for Everyone
…workshops for teachers, and outreach events that help educate pupils of all types. As the school year begins, we invite everyone to keep on learning through the myriad of resources…
Fire Prevention & Suppression
…wildfires in Georgia start because of careless debris burning. Also, certain weather conditions can increase the chance of fire. These include warm temperatures, wind, low humidity, and atmospheric instability. Fighting…
Tree Seedlings
Each year, GFC supplies seedlings to Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season…
Reforestation
…Georgia landowners for reforestation, beautification and wildlife habitat. GFC begins processing orders on July 1 for the following planting season (in Georgia, planting season is from December through March 1)….
Forest Biomass
…for wood pellets. Wood pellets are produced using pellet presses that force the sawdust through holes in a die using rollers. The natural resins in the wood provide the “glue’…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…at little to no cost to the end-user. In most instances, FFP enables full ownership (title, etc.) to be transferred to the end-user after meeting program criteria. Please see the…
Timber Products
…sweetgum logs. The logs are usually 3″-8″ in diameter and 3′-5′ long stacked vertically and leaned against a frame. The logs have to be kept wet and cool. Production begins…
Care For Your Trees
…on the health and vitality of your trees. PDF Save Energy – Plant Trees! This video provides insights into the value of planting trees. Video Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning…