Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees
…of significant research, trees have a positive impact on human health, and the Healthy Trees campaign details the numerous benefits in a captivating and easy to apply style. “The connection…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…middle of our planting season,” said Chuck Williams, Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. “Whether you’re adding trees to your yard, a city park, or any other landscape, you’re doing…
Soil Injector Loan Program for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
To schedule the use of a soil injector or soil drench kit contact one of the following offices: Soil Injector Kit Locations Dade County GFC Office: 706-657-4211 Dawson County GFC…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…to increase the number of acres burned which will enhance native ecosystems and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. When we talked to local landowners, we discovered that many are…
Asian Longhorned Beetle
In early June 2020, a homeowner near the town of Hollywood, SC, close to the coast, found an odd-looking beetle, which was sent to Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry…
Gary White Named GFC Interim Director
Georgia Forestry Commission Deputy Director Gary White has been appointed to the post of Interim Director for the agency. Governor Brian Kemp requested White assume the role of State Forester,…
Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program
…number of objectives can be met. The program features multiple in-depth documents, internet links, and the capability to create your custom management plan. With this program and website, everything is…
Recognizing the Value of ‘Good Forest Fires’
…of wildfire, improving habitat and biodiversity, and enhancing access and reforestation,” Lowrimore said. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources uses prescribed fire across the state to improve native habitats on…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…trees! We at the GFC are devoted to each and every one of them across the state and to all the people who grow, use, depend on, and appreciate them….
