“The Best Time to Plant a Tree was Yesterday.”
…is done. Now we must rebuild, and most importantly replant, to resurrect our lost canopy. Fortunately for our community, we have an incredible group of citizens who saw the need…
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We provide leadership, service, and education to protect and conserve Georgia’s forest resources….
Wood-Using Industries
…Mechanical and Stress Rated Lumber During a previous survey of the primary wood-using industries in Georgia, the following companies reported to GFC personnel that their listed sawmills used mechanical grading…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
…External Website Declining Urban and Community Tree Cover Report National results indicate that tree cover in urban/community areas of the United States is on the decline at a rate of…
Ecosystem Services
…forest characteristics. Helpful Resources Review studies, reports and more to learn more about ecosystems services. TitleDescriptionDocument Type Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Bloom or Bust? A Document of the UNEP FI…
Educator Resources
…the state forestry agencies representing 13 southern states. It is intended to help children across the South become interested in careers in forestry at an early age. PDF Project Learning…
Georgia to Celebrate Trees’ Many Benefits on Arbor Day
…occasion by signing a proclamation and meeting with forestry representatives at the state capitol this week. “Georgia’s Arbor Day is officially the third Friday in February, which is in the…
NIDIS Drought Alert Emails: Get Local Drought Conditions in Your Inbox
…Reports (CMOR) on Drought. These reports help us understand how drought is affecting local conditions. Sign up for U.S. Drought Monitor and U.S. Drought Outlook alerts, or explore more local…
Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
…has been associated with cardiovascular risk. Studies have shown that walking outdoors with exposure to trees has decreased self-reported stress/anxiety. The Georgia Forestry Commission is part of a forestry group…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…prevent overcrowding and stress in the stands.” The Georgia Forestry Commission will continue to monitor locations of beetle spots throughout the year. All reported beetle activity will be surveyed and…
