SAF CERTIFICATION RECOGNIZES URBAN FORESTERS – LEA CLARK

…Forestry Commission (GFC) as an Urban and Community Forest Specialist, and she recently earned a special certification from the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The prestigious designation of Certified Urban…

Georgia Arbor Day

…USA, hold a reception to honor this accomplishment. If not, work with your city or Georgia Forestry Commission forester to make your community a Tree City USA. Honor the good…

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)

GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD) By Emily Hamilton, GFC Rural Fire Defense Manager The Georgia Forestry Commission offers special services to Georgia communities through the Rural Fire Defense Program….

Landowner Resources

…– especially in the Appalachian Mountains. External Website Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for…

Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!

…will venture out, wearing masks no doubt, to buy the annual Christmas tree. As always, the Georgia Forestry Commission is proud to endorse the purchase of a live Christmas tree…

GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

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,…

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.

Firewise USA® Program

…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…