Community Forestry Friend Program Application

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing
exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge. Earning
the badge means your community manages its trees with the best urban and community forestry
practices, partners and professionalism. Download application to apply for the Community Forestry Friend program.

Human Resources Information

…Other Training As an employee progresses in his or her career with the Georgia Forestry Commission, the agency offers training for most positions in the Incident Command System as well…

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,…

Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Start by Recycling Your Tree

Company, and Burpee Seed Company, communities have the drop-off locations, media promotion, and chipping services they need to be successful. The Georgia Forestry Commission even provides complimentary tree seedlings for…

Leaf Watch Report for November 4th, 2021

…/ Burgundy Birch – Yellow Yellow-poplar – Sparse Yellow/Gold Redbud-Red Sourwood – Red / Burgundy Sumac – Bright Reds Maple –Bright Reds Beech-Slight Yellows Oak – Bronze and Yellows Blackgum…

Leaf Watch Report for October 26th, 2022

…Yellow poplar – Pale yellow and brown. Sumac – Deep red to burgundy. Beech – Yellowing. Dogwood – Burgundy. Sourwood – Deep red. Sassafras – Orange and yellow. Sweetgum –…

Management Plans & Advice

…like timber harvesting, forest health and reforestation provide help with prescribed burning (including burn plan development) give direction on implementing Best Management Practices for forestry activities provide a detailed management…