Georgia’s Forests – 5 Year Report (2019)

Inventories provide information needed to formulate sound forest policies, provide information for economic development, develop forest programs, and provide a scientific basis to monitor forest ecosystems.

Campaign Shares Health Benefits of Trees

…prescribing outdoor activities as opposed to medication. Educators are embracing the connections between trees and learning improvements, and urban planners are leveraging trees’ impact on economic development and human vitality….

School of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ABAC)

The Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) School of Agriculture and Natural Resources leads the South in advancing the agriculture field through hands-on experience and rigorous academic preparation. The school offers six baccalaureate programs.

Carefully Planned “Good Fires” Prevent Bad Ones

…fire to safely mimic these natural forces, carefully applying controlled burning under specific weather conditions to enhance reforestation, aesthetics and forest access. The Georgia Prescribed Fire Council invites the public…

Vibrant Cities Lab

Case Studies, Research Guides and Tools to help cultivate thriving urban forests that boost public health, safety, sustainability and economic growth.

What is my tree worth?

Homeowners often believe that trees in their landscape have economic value for use as lumber or other wood products. The main impediment to selling your landscape trees is the cost of their removal.

Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) in Georgia

…several hundred different trees species, especially oaks. During epidemic population levels entire forests can be stripped of their leaves (or defoliated). Repeated, severe defoliation from spongy moth larvae in combination…

GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update

…return to operations as they existed before our response to the pandemic. Our plan is to move forward as safely as possible for our employees and for the communities we…