Tree Ordinances
…trees. A well-designed tree ordinance can take months or years for communities to write, but can provide many benefits to people living in the community. Tree ordinances should be formulated…
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…
GFC Launches Certified Burners’ Online Permit System
…said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Certified burners now have all the necessary planning tools at their fingertips, including up-to-date weather information and smoke-modeling maps. The GFC can analyze…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…technology, people travel the globe more now than at any other time in human history. In addition, global commerce is busier than ever with goods being shipped all over the…
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.
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…of Urban & Community forestry in Georgia rose 12.7% from the previous year to $7.1 billion in 2022. For information about Georgia Arbor Day events in your community, contact your…
Timber Security
…House Bill 790 to enforce any law relating to the protection, security, conservation, or sale of forest/timber resources. GFC receives and evaluates complaints concerning timber transactions. Investigators are assigned to…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
…be very good overall. Average temperatures have been slightly higher, leading to a later peak season. Expect the first week of November to be the peak. Scenic NW drive: Route…
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
…and saddened at the sudden loss of Luke, our friend and co-worker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our hearts are with his family during this devastating time and…
Incident Command System
…Fire Chief. When incidents cross jurisdictional boundaries, multiple agencies may work together under a Unified Command. Unified Command – Interagency Cooperation In cross-jurisdictional emergencies, agencies work together under a Unified…
