Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…soul. OUTSIDE ACTIVITY: All physical activity/exercise is beneficial. However, activity outdoors has other known benefits. Outside activity increases exposure to sunlight, which can increase vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D…
Pine Bark Beetles
…tube on the trunk with an approved insecticide, according to label directions. Contact insecticide sprays on the outside of pine will act as a preventative for new BTB attacks, but…
Community Forestry Assistance Program
GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.
Dublin Resident to Lead Forest Health for Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Georgia Forestry Commission has promoted Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. As part of the Forest Management leadership…
GA Forestry Commission Set to Launch Leaf Watch 2023
…“The GFC team is proud to provide the details that help Georgians get the most out of this great time of year.” The Georgia Forestry Commission Leaf Watch feature was…
Georgia Forestry Commission Director Named by Governor Kemp
Governor Brian Kemp has appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. Following a swearing-in ceremony on December 21…
Recommended Community Tree Ordinance Tree Conservation Standards
Download guide for recommended conservation standards, tree care and maintenance practices, recommendations for utility corridors, tree Selection and planting standards, design standards for trees plus more.
Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants
…provided by mail prior to the program, which will be led by Georgia Forestry Commission instructors who have extensive experience within a wide variety of fire management and natural resource…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…2020 Tornadoes” was compiled by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s Forest Health Management Group & Sustainable Community Forestry Program. After the National Weather Service confirmed tornado levels from EF-0 to EF-3,…
Wood-Using Industries
…Map of Wood-Using Industries in Georgia On a yearly basis the Forest Utilization Department at the Georgia Forestry Commission conducts a survey to identify primary wood using industries in the…
