GFC’s Local Forest Ranger and WUI Specialist Receives Fire Prevention Award
It’s not a secret that the Georgia Forestry Commission family is composed of hundreds of men and women who bring a formidable amount of expertise to forest landowners and the…
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…benefits of Southern forests ever since,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our agency commends her dedication to sound forest management and is proud to help celebrate this outstanding…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…best performers with the “Forester of the Year Award” for FY 2023. “We take great pride in recognizing Jason McMullen with this well-deserved honor,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim…
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
…of the approved conservation practices. Contract Length 10-year cost-share agreements or 30 year to permanent easements. Application Process This program is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021
…to high winds and storms. Fortunately, we have not had that issue this year. Enjoy the fall colors that have been able to persist this year. Scenic NC drive: Most…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
…concluding by late May in the northern parts of our state. This year’s pollen began a little earlier than last year because we’ve been experiencing warmer, drier days. Pollen counts…
Pass the Tissue, it’s Pollen Time!
It’s that special time of year in Georgia, when Mother Nature coaxes everything around us to sprout, bloom, and reach for the sunshine. For many people, however, it’s the most…
Forest Biomass
…local assessments of forest biomass. The Commission has calculated that over 9 million tons (oven dry basis) of unutilized forestry biomass could be captured by the bioenergy industry each year…
Final Leaf Watch Report for November 2nd, 2022
…sassafras, sourwood, and a few other species. Good views should persist for approximately two more weeks. This year’s colors have been the most vibrant we have had in recent years,…
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.