Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

…map) Broxton Rocks Forest. It is named after roughly nine acres of Altamaha grit rock outcrops that are a unique feature to the region. Bartram Forest is a working forest…

GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023

…2023, reports about leaf changes and optimal places to view them will begin on the GFC public website at GaTrees.org. The weekly updates will also air on partner media outlets…

Forest Agency Strengthens Regional Focus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 7, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has named five employees to its new team of Region Managers, who will lead the agency’s efforts to serve…

New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life

…services, drop-off locations, media promotion, and more. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for interested participants. Tens of thousands of dogwoods, red cedars, red maples, white oaks,…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…chicks, and native plants host many more insects than non-native plants. Non-native plant species that have overtaken areas are termed invasive. Common examples of invasive species in Georgia include Chinese…