Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…campus tree care plan campus tree program with dedicated annual expenditures Arbor Day observance a service learning project Become a Tree Campus Higher Education® Your campus plays an important role…
Defenders of Georgia’s Healthy Forests
…its native country and relocated to a non-native country, it can become an invasive species and wreak havoc on the forested ecosystems of the new country. This is because in…
Forest Water Quality Team Honored for Outstanding Achievements
…operations. The team conducted regular statewide BMP Assurance monitoring, participated in many public events and meetings with forest stakeholders, and produced the comprehensive 2021 Forestry BMP Survey. The Water Quality…
GFC Centennial
Long, long before there were people dedicated to the sustainability of the resource, there were trees. Millions upon millions of acres, stretching beyond the horizon in every cardinal direction. The…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…Hickory – yellow fading to brown Estimated percentage of color change from green to date: Past peak above 1500ft.; 50-80% elsewhere. Scenic drive: Take Hwy 136 to the top of…
North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2022 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
Sung to the tune of “School’s Out for Summer!”
…play, can lead to unexpected learning opportunities, enhanced personal growth, and improved learning skills that are important to lifelong education. The Georgia Forestry Commission is home to dedicated specialists who…
Newnan Tornado Recovery – One Year Later
…2021, hundreds of volunteer hours have been donated, along with GFC seedlings and container trees as the community works to recover. “For many decades, Newnan has been known for its…
Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science!
…learn what got them interested in a career in forestry, and what advice they might have for young girls interested in taking the same path. Check out the vlog below:…
Management Plans & Advice
There are many reasons why it is helpful to have a forest management plan for your property. Primarily, a forest management plan helps you: Understand and organize the resources on…
