Rural Fire Defense Program
GFC has operated a Rural Fire Defense (RFD) Lease Program since 1975. The program enables volunteer fire departments to respond more effectively to structural, forest, and grass fires. It also…
Georgia Grown
…to aid agricultural economies by bringing together producers, processors, suppliers, distributors, retailers, agritourism and consumers in one powerful, statewide community. Georgia Grown is also a brand with deep roots in…
Forest Inventory Analysis
…and removals forest health insect and disease impact past natural and human-caused disturbances land use changes forestland types age classes What is the benefit of the data? We collect the…
Forest Certification
There are several benefits to pursing certification, including: Some Georgia forest product companies show a preference for purchasing certified timber. Regions with more certified forestland attract new industries that require…
Care For Your Trees
Are my trees healthy? To keep access and track tree health, homeowners should keep a photo log of their trees and conduct periodic self-surveys. Make a note of: the location…
Community Forestry Assistance
…Storm resiliency planning and recovery Tree care training Arbor Day programs I – Tree analyses With funding provided by USDA Forest Service, GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry program is also…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…trees of a single species in case of a disease outbreak. To effectively set Urban Tree Canopy goals, a tree inventory is a valuable tool and is essential in developing…
Environmental
Cleaner, Cooler Air Trees trap lung-damaging dust, ash, pollen and smoke from the air. Shade from trees reduces temperatures and helps keep air pollutants from becoming even more volatile. Most…
Social & Cultural
…their perceptions of those spaces. Trees also make streets more livable and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Older adults who have more exposure to green common spaces report a stronger…
Ecosystem Services
…from Georgia’s Private Forests” reveals that private forests have value for everyone, not just forest landowners. The value of ecosystem services range from $264 to $13,442 per acre, depending upon…
