North Georgia Burn Ban Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2022 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
My Three-Month Internship with the GFC
…part, I was working on cost-share programs all summer. The first month and a half of my internship mostly consisted of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollments. Due to a shortage…
Christmas Tree Vendor Directory
Vendor Name, Contact Name, City, Tree Species , , Phone: County: Open Date: Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: Rushing’s Ole Mill Farm Joel & Tammy Rushing 128 Cecil…
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…
Georgia Marks National Forest Products Week October 17-23
…from plants and trees? Georgia is the home of the largest wood pellet plant in the world, Enviva Partners LP Biomass in Waycross. Nearly 100% of Georgia’s wood pellets are…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…Arbor Day celebrations to wildfire season and Georgia-grown Christmas trees, GFC’s reach is immense, and stories are told at every turn. Each of our departments carries out the agency’s goals…
The Wise Way to Guard Against Fire
…densely population communities. While living in rural, forested environments is peaceful, it comes with some trade-offs and lessons for homeowners. The areas in which homes are nestled into natural settings…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 27, 2023 On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are…
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…the Dove and the Dolphin. This test is known as the “Four Animals Personality Test,” and is designed to help participants understand their natural approach to dealing with conflict. Click…
Grant Program Funds Tree Plantings
…grant program administered by the Georgia Tree Council and funded by the Georgia Forestry Commission. Grants are made available for tree planting in public spaces or tree giveaways for private…
