Educating future generation of decision-makers and others about the importance of our natural resources
…Free downloadable lesson plans and a wealth of resources are available. Worksheets for younger (K-5) students can help them discover more about the forest and other related topics. These can…
New Rules in Effect as North Georgia Burn Ban is Lifted
…Troup, Twiggs, Upson, Walker and Walton. Complete details about the new law and tools to help citizens understand their burning responsibilities can be found here: https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. “It’s critical that citizens…
How Foresters, Loggers, Forest Owners and the Forest Industry Became Champions for Clean Water
…is built into the system, so when forestry BMPs are properly implemented, they help control erosion and runoff, prevent pollution from hazardous chemicals and protect aquatic ecosystems. For example, road…
Storm Damaged Trees – Pruning Decision Guide
Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to be removed, and still others will not require any special treatment and can be left alone.
Public Invited to Meeting About Climate Change and Carbon Storage
…real estate developers and builders to help mitigate climate change by utilizing materials that store more carbon. Two mechanisms for securing carbon credits will be reviewed and the process of…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…moving forward. We are replanting and making progress, with a lot of help alongside us.” “It is our privilege to be able to serve the Newnan community in this fashion,”…
GFC Applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share Program (SPB) and Invasive Plant Control Cost Share Program (IPCP).
The Georgia Forestry Commission is now accepting applications for two programs that provide financial incentives to help landowners manage their forestland. The purpose of the Southern Pine Beetle Cost Share…
Forestry Intern’s Experience at GFC
…and help the state forest interns. Cruising that land wasn’t easy, but we had a lot of laughs, and it was nice to be out of the office and the…
My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…boards with community foresters – volunteer groups of citizens who want to help their urban forests. We could offer them grant support in a few different forms at these meetings….
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
Program Overview The Arbor Day Foundation is providing funding to help landowners in Georgia with tree planting costs. The funds will be used to reimburse forest landowners for the cost…
