GFC Leaf Watch: October 30, 2020

Post-Zeta update from our resident leaf expert: “No doubt we lost a lot of the bright colors that had developed up to now. Mid level 2500-1500 or so still holding…

Conservation Woodland Program

completed application for the program within the legal time limit. If both the proof and the completed application are not filed within the proper time limit, your application will be…

COGONGRASS: IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT!

…with an average of 100 new locations annually, with a record of 156 new cogongrass locations reported in 2021. The second part of the program is eradication. Eradication is completed…

Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ) in Georgia

…allowing Georgia residents to continue living amongst the trees, while mitigating as much wildfire risk as possible. Look on gatrees.org and georgiaarborist.org in the coming months for updates on the…

Farewell from Tim Lowrimore

…and, I’m experiencing this right now. As I step down from my position as Director of the Georgia Forestry Commission, I’m filled with immense gratitude for the strides we’ve made…

GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 4, 2023 The fall foliage season is almost here and Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) foresters are ready to share the colorful story! Beginning Thursday, October 5,…

Community Forestry Assistance Program

GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.

Firewise USA® Program

…for your home and your community. List of Firewise Communities in Georgia Argyle Clinch County Argyle Asheland Cove Towns County Young Harris Autumn Ridge at the Creek Towns County Hiawassee…

Timber Sales & Harvest Advice

…the type of sale, Best Management Practices (BMP) compliance, length of contract, damage penalties and harvest restrictions. Things to Consider When looking to sell your timber, make sure to consider…