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.

Tree City USA Application

Tree City USA is a great opportunity to celebrate the importance of an urban tree canopy and improve care of these vital city trees. Complete application.

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree

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…affiliates have provided an answer: recycle them! Although the popularity of artificial trees has risen over the years, real trees provide a sustainable solution for families and wildlife alike. According…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

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Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Fall color change in Northwest GA remains approximately one week behind last year. Many areas from 1500 to 3000 feet are currently at…

Georgia’s Conservation Woodland Program

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…be used with an application and other documentation as part of an application for your county Conservation Use Value Assessment (CUVA) Program. Time to dig in and get to work….

Green Infrastructure Resources

GI can be applied on a landscape scale or as an individual green design on a local scale. It may include green roofs, bio swales, and pervious pavement. Benefits a…