Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
…Gift Shop. Murray Cypress; Carolina Sapphire; Blue Ice; Green Giant; Fraiser Fir (precut); Open Date: Mon: 12PM-6PM Tue: 12PM-6PM Wed: 12PM-6PM Thu: 12PM-6PM Fri: 12PM-6PM Sat: 9:30AM-6PM Sun: 9:30AM-6PM Tallapoosa…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…of seedlings. Signup Period The application period will begin on August 28, 2023, and conclude on September 15, 2023. (*Application Period has closed for 2023) Approved Applicants Shortly after the…
Wildfire Danger Elevated Across Georgia
…that can reach all areas around the burning; hand tools such as rakes or shovels to help control the fire. “We ask everyone to be aware of the current wildfire…
Leaf Watch Report for September 28th, 2022
…but should not impact this year’s fall foliage. The forest canopy throughout all elevations in north-central Georgia is primarily green. Species specifics: Maple – starting to show tinges of orange…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…planned in Georgia today. A 2009 study showed Georgia’s forests provide $37 billion in ecosystem services to the state. Those include water filtration and carbon sequestration, along with homes for…
Think Trees for the Holidays
…Georgia forestry industry, the Georgia Forestry Commission is your one-stop-shop for everything trees. Check our online seedling store at GFC seedlings to see which varieties remain in stock for your…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…is termed the “Wildland Urban Interface,” or “WUI” (pronounced WOO’-ee) for short. People living in these areas are at increased risk for forest fires. Forest fires are normal events in…
A Note from GFC’s New Deputy Director
…been several constants that hold true no matter where we go. The greatest –there is nothing like Southern hospitality! Showing respect, listening carefully, and being honest, no matter the circumstances,…
GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee
…on Sunday in Washington County. Twenty-six year old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene. “We are shocked…
Georgia Forest Facts
Fact sheet showing Georgia’s latest forestry statics.
