What I Did On My Summer Vacation…
…that I hadn’t done. Not anymore. I’m so grateful that my summer camp schedule happened to open up and allow me to participate in such a monumental trip! From day…
Trees Across Georgia (TAG) Grant Program
…of the 1990 Farm Bill, has allocated funding to the Georgia Forestry Commission for statewide distribution. The grant application period will open June 1st, 2024. The Trees Across Georgia Kick-Off…
Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…urban forests provide. Application periods are open for three grants with funding to support the establishment or enhancement of programs supporting tree plantings, distribution, and maintenance. “Now is the time…
Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands
…recreation under WMA regulations and enforcement. Soon after the properties became open to public use, the State of Georgia began buying property adjacent and in close proximity, to expand the…
Understanding Georgia’s Outdoor Burning Laws
…must be 25 feet of SPACE between the location of the burning and any woodlands, forestland, and/or open field that contains brush, grass, or other flammable material. This separates the…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…this year from the mountains to the coast, and although the main date falls on January 6, many communities accept drop-offs before or afterward. We hope to see you there!…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…mapping, staffing, storm planning, and other urban and community forestry undertakings. “It’s been said by many that a person who plants a tree, plants hope,” Lowrimore added. “These grant recipients…
Pardon Our Smoke
…threatened and endangered plants or animals who are dependent on post-fire conditions, opening up feeding areas for wildlife, improving timber production, and burning off ground fuels to reduce the risk…
Milledgeville Forester Awarded for Outstanding Service to Landowners
…of Georgia forestland. He has helped protect waterways alongside GFC’s Water Quality team, fought wildfires in- and out-of-state, plowed firebreaks, assisted with nursery operations, and influenced some 2500 people through…
OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY
…mostly north and central Georgia counties (listed below) do not allow hand-piled yard debris and land-clearing debris burns from May 1 to September 30. For complete details, visit https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia. Georgia…
