Forests Continue to Grow Georgia’s Economy
…and beautiful natural resources in Georgia,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “This report reaffirms that our state continues to lead in all areas of the economy, including the critical forestry industry…
“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…March 26, 2021, we in Newnan lost everything good that we maybe never realized we had. I am a forester by trade, and I have always appreciated the woods that…
Local Forestry Employees Earn 2021 Performance Award
…Year” award. The annual honor is given by the GFC’s Forest Protection Department, which manages wildfire readiness throughout the state. Criteria were measured in the categories of, performance and productivity,…
Needlecast in Pines
…dropping or a fungal disease that can affect needle health. This spring, landowners in north Georgia (mostly central and east) reported large numbers of “dying” pine trees. In reality, there…
Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees
…to most effectively block the sun. Determine how much space is available for the tree’s root system. A large tree requires about 600 square feet of soil surface area and…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…Arbor Day celebrations to wildfire season and Georgia-grown Christmas trees, GFC’s reach is immense, and stories are told at every turn. Each of our departments carries out the agency’s goals…
A Message from GFC Director Tim Lowrimore
…stretched to meet many of our goals. Below are just a few highlights from the year: Reaffirmed our commitment to the safety of every employee by launching the statewide GFC…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…the HWA’s summer aestivation (dormancy during a hot or dry periods). Don’t apply insecticides if the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or waterlogged. For these reasons, spring and fall make…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…– Projects that encourage improved management of community forestry resources such as staffing, workforce development, technical assistance, ordinance development, storm readiness planning, invasive species removal, etc. Tree planting – Tree…
North Georgia Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted
…from sunrise to sunset (A) Attendance by the burner must be continuous; (R) Reasonable precautions such as weather awareness, a water source, and suppression tools must be taken in advance….
