GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…in advance of their burn, the request cannot be made later than noon the day before. This time frame allows the GFC ample time to evaluate the permit request. Anything…
PLANNING A SAFE & FUN FOURTH OF JULY
…nearby. We hope you enjoy this thoroughly American holiday and remember the words of our favorite “spokesbear” – Only YOU can prevent wildfires! Click here for more tips about Fireworks…
Biology and Management of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in the Eastern U.S.
Hemlock trees in eastern forests are late successional tree species that provide shade for the forest understory. Globally, there are ten hemlock species, with populations located in Asia and eastern and western North America12. Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) grow in the eastern U.S. These trees have great ecological and cultural value in forests. However, the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae or HWA) is decimating hemlock populations throughout much of the trees’ native range, altering landscapes, and threatening these iconic tree species in both rural and urban areas.
West Central Georgia Rx Burn Initiative Cost Share
Program Overview: The FY24 WCG Rx Fire Initiative is funded again this year by National Fish and Wildlife America The Beautiful Challenge Grants, GDNR’s Bobwhite Quail Initiative, and partners impact…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…future? Are we prepared for storms and tree damages (preparation, response, cleanup)? What are the timeframe and actionable goals we need to have in place to manage the forest and…
Georgia Forestry Commission hosts a Fall Huddle with Leadership and Partners
…format enhances trust, communication, respect, and accountability – helping everyone see that we are one GFC, one team that serves in many functions. We came together in the huddle to…
South Georgia Landscape Restoration Cost Share Project
…implemented by the Georgia Forestry Commission with funding from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, American Forest Foundation and other partners. This initiative will provide landowners…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…$50,000 in non-IRA Community Forestry Assistance funds which require a dollar for dollar match. These projects must be completed within a one-year timeframe. Eligible project categories: Urban Forestry Program Support…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…eventually became owned by European settlers. During the 1930’s through most of the 1950’s, Roscoe Tucker, an attorney and citizen of Dawson County, routinely purchased small farms and forestland that…
International Leaders Visit a Privately-Held Property in Georgia to Learn About Sustainable Forestry and Community Resiliency
…of the forest distinct to the Southeastern landscape. The day ended with another celebration as Mr. Hodges was awarded and hung his newly-gifted American Tree Farm System certification sign on…
