Tree City USA Standards
To qualify as a Tree City USA community, you must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. View standards.
Student Activity on Planting a Tree
Student Activity Instructions on planting a tree properly.
Longleaf Pine Mortality – Rhizoctonia Blight (2010)
Rhizoctonia blight is typically published as a fungal disease pathogen causing blight or mortality in seedling stock of pine nursery beds.
Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Series: Water Quality
Episode three of our Forest Stewardship Virtual Field Day Video series. The topic of this video is Water Quality.
Animal Tracks Activity
Activity for discovering animal tracks around your home.
Timber Security Law Fact Sheet
Overview of enforceable laws for harvesting of timber and forest resources in the state of Georgia
2022 Water Quality Area Map
The state is divided into five regions to ensure the best management of water controls.
Fall Coloring Activity Sheet
Learn about why leaves change color in the fall through this coloring activity sheet.
Application Resources for Tree City USA
Several tools are available to help you meet the four standards and complete your application for Tree City USA recognition.
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN BOOSTS AIR QUALITY
On May 1, an outdoor burn ban will begin in 54 Georgia counties, primarily in the northern half of the state. Affected residents are asked to refrain from burning yard and land clearing debris, whose smoke can negatively impact the state’s air quality during the hot summer months by contributing to high ozone levels. These conditions have been linked to lung and heart disease in humans. Please see this .pdf for more details.