Community Forestry Assistance
With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Line USA…
Forest Utilization
…within Georgia. Data collection for TPO reports involves a coordinated effort by the U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA) and GFC’s Forest Utilization staff. To estimate industrial uses…
Cogongrass in Georgia
…this Task Force into a collective effort to detect and eradicate this plant form our State. Anyone suspecting they have seen cogongrass should contact their local GFC office. A GFC…
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…
Taxes & Estate Planning
…forestry professionals who serve them on the application of estate planning techniques to forest properties. External Website Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The IRS is the nation’s tax collection agency and…
Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia
…In summer, a moth lays up to 1000 eggs in masses between the size of a dime and a quarter. The eggs are covered in the buff-colored hairs the female…
Local Forest Ranger Receives Fire Prevention Award
…Forest Service is an outstanding achievement for Anthony and for our agency,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Anthony is known for his collaborative work with all of our…
10-20-21 Leaf Watch Report
The past week has been cool and sunny with a little rain, allowing many of the trees to slowly progress with color change. Areas with high concentrations of blackgum and sourwood are currently showing the most vivid colors providing differing shades of red and orange. Sassafras is also beginning to show a variety of colors including yellow, orange and red.
GFC Launches Weekly Fall Foliage Updates
…Georgia to enjoy the colorful views. Information about leaf changes can be found at GaTrees.org, with a blog and colorful photos that are free to be shared using #GALeafWatch. The…
Urban & Community Forestry
…technical assistance to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations. Assisting communities in forming tree boards, developing tree ordinances, and earning recognition for their efforts and celebrating…
