Forestry Employees Honored by Georgia Legislature
…our elected leaders.” The GFC’s Oglethorpe County Forestry Unit was awarded the 2018 North Georgia Unit of the Year. The team was recognized for its accomplishments in the areas of…
Report Card for Georgia’s Forestland Released
…of everyday products and support private landowners who care deeply about this valuable resource.” The report states that Georgia’s forest areas have remained stable over the past 50 years, while…
Forestry Education Tools at Hand Through New Websites
…ages that can be easily incorporated into existing curriculum or used in informal settings are available at georigiaplt.org. Diverse age- and grade-appropriate subjects include southern and world forests, energy, biodiversity,…
Searching for the Next “Great American Tree”
…The Lone Hill United Methodist Church National Champion Eastern Redcedar in Coffee County, Georgia. The American Grove is an online community for sharing experiences and knowledge about trees and the…
Project Learning Tree – Activities for Families
Nature is a great teacher! Try these activity ideas from Project Learning Tree to connect the children in your life to the outdoors and nature.
Where are my trees’ roots?
Many people think removing a few of the tree’s encroaching roots will cause little long term harm and that large trees can easily recover from minor root loss, but that
is seldom the case.
Hypoxolon Canker in Urban Trees
Found in the outer bark areas of living and healthy trees, Hypoxylon are normally of little consequence. However, the fungi can severely injure or kill trees that have been weakened by factors such as drought, root disease, mechanical injury, logging or construction activities. T
Outstanding GFC Employees Honored by State Legislators
…coordinating this occasion.” Annually, the Georgia Forestry Commission reviews performance criteria for Forest Management units and Forest Protection areas across the state. Groups whose achievements rank highest are awarded agency…
Hurricane Michael – FEMA Disaster Map
Map of counties in Georgia declared disaster areas for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Michael.
Hurricane Michael Recovery Assistance
…Description of the Farm Recovery Block Grant program. PDF Hurricane Michael – FEMA Disaster Map Map of counties in Georgia declared disaster areas for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Michael. PDF…
