Vibrant Cities Lab
Vibrant cities cultivate urban forests that support public health, safety, sustainability, and economic growth.
Prevention Tactics Shared as Fire Danger Rises
…Of special concern is the lack of normal rainfall amounts and the dry vegetative matter left by Hurricane Michael that still litters the forest floors. “Residents should take steps now…
Berrien County Woods Arson Suspect Jailed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 16, 2022 A Berrien County man is in jail without bond following his arrest on numerous charges of woods arson and endangering human life. Christopher Michael…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
Program Overview The Arbor Day Foundation is providing funding to help landowners in Georgia with tree planting costs. The funds will be used to reimburse forest landowners for the cost…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…on the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) . Cities and towns can apply for support to map, plan for and manage their urban forests. The care, management and…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
GFC Guest blog by Michael Courey, Towns Co. Firewise Coalition leader Many people long to leave hectic, high intensity lifestyles in large metropolitan urban areas and retreat to calmer, less…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…is by applying a systemic insecticide via either a soil drench or soil injection treatment. These two treatments involve mixing the recommended amount of insecticide based on the diameter of…
What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…a viable and dynamic career field with lots of opportunities for growth and advancement. We had a chance to chat and share a meal with some of the employees at…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…up storm water, and provide innumerable wood products, but they also provide a wonderful sense of place and community. And that can be a great intersection of environmental, economic, and…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…the “Georgia 500” as a group chosen for their role as prominent economic developers, managers, and trailblazers in the state who have accomplished great strides that positively impact Georgia and…
