Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…make Georgia the number one forestry state in the nation.” Georgia’s Arbor Day proclamation urges citizens to “plant trees, thus leaving a legacy for present and future generations.” A state…
Tree Line USA® Program
The Tree Line USA® program exists to recognize best practices in public and private utility arboriculture, demonstrating how trees and utilities can co-exist for the benefit of communities and citizens.
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Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…honors. The GFC Forest Management group works to ensure Georgia’s 24.6 million acres of forestland remains healthy and intact. They provide private landowners with a wide variety of services that…
EAB – Destructive Tree Pest Detected in Georgia (2013)
An invasive insect responsible for the death or decline of tens of millions of ash trees in 20 states has been detected in Georgia for the first time.
2022 Water Quality Area Map
The state is divided into five regions to ensure the best management of water controls.
Georgia Water Planning
Georgia manages water resources in a sustainable manner to support the state’s economy, to protect public health and natural systems, and to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in Georgia
Updated January 2020 Background Hemlock Woolly Adelgids (photo courtesy of bugwood.org) Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect native to Japan. This aphid-like insect threatens hemlock trees in the…
Prescribed Fire Advisories
…Gordon, Murray, Walker and Whitfield Jeff Schardt 706-695-6736 March 13, 2024 Habersham, Stephens Bill David 458-215-5405 February 24, 2024 Brantley, Camden, Charlton, and Glynn Frank Allen (912) 576-5387 February 15,…
Forest Action Plan – GA Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources (2015)
Georgia’s 24 million acres of forest land are a rich and renewable resource that provide a myriad of benefits to citizens across the state. This updated Statewide Assessment of Forest Resources addresses the conditions and issues at hand today, and prioritize concerns for the near and distant future.
