Making the Shade Program
…buildings. The Making the Shade program enlivens and activates communities for years to come. Students and parents can serve as the primary planters. This allows them to take ownership and…
Wildfires on the Rise in Georgia
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. Hot temperatures and low rainfall are pushing up wildfire activity in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission is urging people to be extremely…
Choose a LIVE Christmas Tree for 2020!
…programs and practices that will enhance your forested land. From your fellow Georgians and friends at the Georgia Forestry Commission, Happy Holidays and here’s to a safe and happy 2021!…
Certified Tree Professionals
…estimate completed. Ensure that estimates include credentials, written scope of work, and all costs. Compare quotes on the basis of services to be performed and costs for each service. If…
Forestry Commission Plants Special Seedlings in Dawson County
A tract of land in Dawson County will soon be growing some distinctive trees whose seeds will benefit Georgia for decades to come. The Georgia Forestry Commission has planted 60…
Howard E. Bennett Museum
…by the Georgia Forestry Commission and located in Milledgeville, Georgia. Construction labor for the cabin was provided by Georgia Forestry Commission personnel. A group of individuals, public entities, and private…
Georgia Forestry Commission Names Athens Resident ‘Forester of the Year’
…with this important award,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Jeff has been a valued employee for 13 years and has served many hundreds of forest landowners statewide. He…
Georgia Forestry Commission Wildfire Prevention Leader Earns Prestigious Award
…of this distinction,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Throughout his 40-year career, he has been dedicated to wildfire prevention awareness and has led numerous federal fire prevention teams…
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…by the USDA Forest Service (USFS). The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program assists at-risk communities with planning for and lowering wildfire risks on state, tribal, and privately managed lands….
Community Forestry Friend Program Application
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.
