Champion Trees
…of foliage and be at least 13 feet in total height. It must be a species recognized as native or naturalized in the continental United States. The GFC uses Elbert…
Educator Resources
…Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes and behaviors. Urban greening contributes to more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…our state with clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities are valued at $37 billion annually. According to the report, one of the greatest emerging threats to the…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…be announced on July 4. The first place winner will receive $500, second place $250, and third place $100. The first-place tree will earn a feature on The American Grove…
High Fire Danger Impacts Outdoor Burning
…Burn Ban since May first,” said Sorrells. “We recognize the importance of and promote prescribed burning for the many wildfire prevention, forest management and agriculture benefits it provides. However, right…
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Timber Sales
…Stewardship management plan taking into account the various wood product, wildlife, recreational, soil, water, aesthetic, historical, and cultural resources of the area. GFC only conducts timber sales from these state…
Hurricane Cleanup Deadlines at Hand
…payment. Each approved applicant for the FDMP program received an approval letter and performance form by mail. All required paperwork should be returned to the GFC forester listed in the…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Ends September 30
…calling the local GFC office or by dialing 1-888-OK-2-BURN. “Our first concern is always safety,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Protection Chief Frank Sorrells. “Recent rainfall from tropical storms have provided…
