Invasive Plant Control Program

Th IPCP program targets certain invasive plant species listed as a top concern in Georgia. The twelve most harmful invasive plants in Georgia are known as the Dirty Dozen. They…

Forest Inventory Analysis

…approximately one plot per 6,000 acres of forested land. Data queries for small areas should not be done. A good rule of thumb for Georgia is to examine a geographic…

Care For Your Trees

…factor to shade tree decline. Extended drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….

Certified Tree Professionals

…not attached to a tree care company and can provide an unbiased assessment of their tree’s condition and. This may be difficult and may involve contacting arborist directly to determine…

Community Forestry Assistance

With funding provided by the US Forest Service, GFC assists communities with: Tree board development Tree ordinance revision Becoming a Tree City USA, Tree Campus USA, or Tree Line USA…

Tree Ordinances

Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…

Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories

…External Website Declining Urban and Community Tree Cover Report National results indicate that tree cover in urban/community areas of the United States is on the decline at a rate of…

Community Resources

…trees. PDF Arbor Day Resources and ideas for local celebrations. Page on GFC Website Ask the Arborist Online assistance for homeowner’s questions about the trees in your yard. Page on…

Forest Utilization

…of primary wood-using plants are presented for the 13 Southern States. External Website Pine saw-timber Volumes in Georgia, 2017 Utilization and Marking Analysis: Study of SYP Standing Volumes and Acreage…