Learn & Explore

…of nature’s benefits to people. Children and adults who live, study and work and amongst trees are generally healthier. Trees help reduce noise and glare. Forests provide a peaceful atmosphere…

Tree Seedlings

…rents reforestation equipment. Contact your local county office for more information. Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type GFC Reforestation Equipment Rentals PDF Seedling Brochure 2024-25 Complete brochure on seedling types, care, and…

Certified Tree Professionals

…for proof of workers’ compensation and personal and property damage insurance. Verify that each policy is current by calling insurance carriers. This helps protect you from liability related to injuries…

History

The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) was created in 1949 by the Georgia Legislature to replace the Department of Forestry. This change resulted from efforts to remove the power of appointing…

Forest Utilization

…Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type 2015 Georgia Harvest and Utilization Study This resource bulletin describes the principal findings of a harvest and utilization study conducted during the ninth inventory of Georgia’s…

Green Cities: Mental Health & Function

Both visual access and being within green space helps to restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness.

Law Enforcement

…Helpful Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type Georgia Forestry Laws GFC is not liable for the distribution of out-of-date material. This document is not legal advice and cannot replace legal advice. Current Georgia…

Urban Forest Strike Team

This video outlines the work of GFC’s Urban Forest Strike Team, which helps communities deal with the aftermath of severe storms.