National Water Quality Trading Program
When the water in our rivers, lakes, and oceans becomes polluted; it can endanger wildlife, make our drinking water unsafe, and threaten the waters where we swim and fish. EPA research supports efforts under the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…abundance of research now proves what we’ve known innately forever: trees and natural resources improve our health and well-being. Let’s encourage one another by sharing our observations online. We can’t…
GFC’s Stance on Burning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (4/9/2020)
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Since COVID-19 hit the scene in Georgia, GFC has been researching whether smoke from all permitted sources, including prescribed fire, has a…
Virtual Meeting Brings Together Prescribed Fire Proponents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will showcase fresh perspectives, national decision-makers, the latest wildland fire research and much more during its 2020 annual meeting…
Georgia ReLeaf Grant Program
The Georgia Tree Council (GTC) and the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, announce the Georgia ReLeaf program. This program makes funding available to municipalities,…
National Forest Products Week
…lumber, pulp & paper, poles, fence posts, landscape mulch, etc. are well known and indeed contribute greatly to Georgia’s economy. The forest products industry contributed $36 billion and over 148,000…
The Timber Harvest Notification Website is Live!
…for harvesters who fail to notify the county in which they’re operating, a directive was included for the Georgia Forestry Commission to create the THN website. Many months of research,…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…utilities are rediscovering tree planting as a time-tested method for reducing energy use. Research has shown roofs, windows, and air conditioners shaded by trees help reduce energy usage by up…
Soil Reconditioning Specs
Specifications for soil reconditioning after removing impervious surfaces, based on research conducted by Virginia Tech.
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…Rapid Response program that looks for new invasive species entering our country. Forest Health also has programs that assist with the research and monitoring for Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Wooley…
