Area Forest Landowners Receiving Top-Rated Service
…award-winning service provided them by the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC) Berrien County Unit, which earned the agency’s South Zone Unit of the Year award for FY23. “The GFC annually reviews…
Carbon Registry
…to encourage carbon sequestration? GFC and the University of Georgia have defined a Carbon Registry protocol for Georgia and developed an online carbon sequestration registry to list and track forestry…
SOPERTON NATIVE NAMED STATE FIRE PROTECTION CHIEF
…Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “We identified Thomas as the person with all the right qualifications, experience, and personal attributes to lead this critical agency operation.” Thomas Barrett has an…
About
…resources and nature services growing and selling quality tree seedlings for planting GFC is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Helpful Resources State Agency Headquarters Complex Map Directions Assistance…
Urban & Community Forestry
…their community’s trees. Connecting communities and partners with qualified urban forestry consultants who help manage projects. Helping homeowners with storm planning, maintenance and management issues. Being ready to respond when…
Learn, Plan, Act
…percentage are considered “engaged” landowners. This means the majority of woodlands across the south are in danger of wildfire, insect infestation and other environmental dangers. Many landowners don’t identify themselves…
Forest Legacy & Conservation Easements
…a property. Traditional conservation easements, sometimes called “open space” or “no build” or “scenic” easements, remove landowners’ rights to engage in certain activities, such as mining, subdivision, and residential and…
Care For Your Trees
…wounds from lawnmowers leaning decayed wood wood splitting or cracks large dead branches cavities damage to roots from construction or trenching soil mounding at the base ivy or vines growing…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…cost of public services. A GI strategy is one of the best ways to protect and manage this region’s diverse natural resources for present and future generations. GFC and its…
Ecosystem Services
…formation, carbon sequestration, nutrient and waste recycling, and pollination Cultural Services: The educational, aesthetic, cultural heritage values of ecosystems, including tourism and recreation Traditionally, most ecosystem services are considered free…
