Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…Housing Authority, Thomasville, Statesboro, Warner Robins, Oxford, Savannah, Valdosta, and Thunderbolt. In the 2022-2023 season, approximately 300 trees were planted and more than 2,400 trees were distributed. If all trees…
Teacher Conservation Workshop gets an A+
…moment for me. They care about what they do and how they do it in order to ensure the future health of our forests. They are so much more environmentally…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…your Chick-Fil-A order home. Learning that Georgia has one of the leading forestry industries in the world, exporting more than 25% of the wood used globally despite making up only…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…Program – Cities are matched with Green Infrastructure Center to support canopy mapping and long-term planning and tree ordinances/codes. Visit https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/community-forestry-assistance/gfc-ucf-technical-assistance-support-application/ “These are some of the greatest recent opportunities we’ve…
Georgia Forestry Commission Responds to Southern Wildfire Emergency
…high-priority areas. This is the first time on record that the Southern Area has been the top national priority area for wildfire response during this time of year. According to…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…a strong record and reputation of supporting forestry and agribusiness. I’m very proud to work with the dedicated employees of the GFC to keep earning Georgia’s reputation as “Number One…
Certified Burner Reciprocal Agreement
…mailed in. In order to be considered valid and legal, the original (no copies) must be submitted with a notary seal and signature. Mail to: Ga. Forestry Commission Attn: Prescribed…
Building Healthy Forests for Birds
…privet, Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose, Bradford pear, and kudzu. These species outcompete native plants and provide less nutritious food for migrating birds and other wildlife. Removing and treating invasive plant…
Study Shows Steady Performance by Georgia’s Forest Industry
…every corner of our economy,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “With record economic growth continuing in every part of Georgia, we will need the hardworking men and women of our forestry…
GFC’s Rural Fire Defense Program (RFD)
…Excess Property Program. This allows fire departments with limited budgets to obtain firefighting equipment that they otherwise would not have been able to afford. Also in some instances, the GFC…
