Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

…all the services we offer our customers statewide, and this evaluation showed the exceptionally high performance of employees in our Warren-McDuffie Unit,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “From…

Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service

…all the services we offer our customers statewide, and this evaluation showed the exceptionally high performance of employees in our Berrien Unit,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “From…

Community Forestry Assistance Program

GFC’s Sustainable Community Forestry Program (SCFP) provides technical support to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, home owners and nonprofit organizations.

Student Resources

Commission documents all known cogongrass infestations.Invasive Species: Any plant or animal that has been introduced and aggressively competes with and displaces local native communities; normally having no native enemies to…

Social & Cultural

…outdoor spaces with natural landscapes than in comparable plant-less spaces. Individuals and groups within communities with strong social cohesion and social capital experience many positive benefits. Helpful Resources Review studies,…

Forest Health

…beetle/Laurel Wilt disease. Common concerns include: Diseases (and Helpful Resources) Details about tree diseases common to Georgia: Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly Annosum Root Disease) – Many Georgia landowners with property…

GFC Mourns Loss of Forestry Employee

…and saddened at the sudden loss of Luke, our friend and co-worker,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Our hearts are with his family during this devastating time and…

Deadline Approaching for GA Timber Harvesters and Counties

…Georgia legislation that passed in 2020,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “It changed the law in ways that make it easier for harvesters to file information that the…

Building Healthy Forests for Birds

…About Birds Georgia: Birds Georgia is building places where birds and people thrive. We create bird-friendly communities through conservation, education, and community engagement. Founded in 1926 as the Atlanta Bird…