Callery Pear Information
Callery pear is one of the most rapidly-spreading invasive plants in the eastern U.S. This plant stems from cultivars of ornamental pears, most commonly the Bradford pear. Callery pear can have long thorns, and grows singly or in thick patches in old fields, roadsides, or forested areas.
Caring for your Trees: Proper Watering
Now that spring is here and trees are budding out, it is important to remember to water newly planted trees throughout the growing season. During the establishment phase (2-3 years),…
Think safety before starting a burn.
* Georgia law no longer requires notification to the Georgia Forestry Commission by people planning to burn yard debris. Charges may apply if wildfire results from escaped burning and evidence…
Certified Burners Early Permit System
…Executing your Prescribed Burn Below are a few resources for helping you plan and prepare for your next Prescribed Burn: Fire Weather Forecast Prescribed Burn Plan Smoke Management Plan V-Smoke…
Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022
Northwest GA Specific (Ridge and Valley/Cumberland Plateau): Overall color vividness and continuity will be determined mainly by future weather events within the season. Rainfall and wind intensity in the following…
Careers
Careers at GFC GFC seeks to recruit highly qualified technical, administrative and managerial personnel. We offer challenging work, training opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a pay for performance compensation plan….
Learn & Explore
…and encourage social interaction and outdoor exercise. Planting trees leaves a legacy for future generations to enjoy. In this section, learn about the benefits of trees and explore the celebrations,…
Doing Business in Georgia
…Bioenergy is a growth industry Forest bioenergy is the use of renewable forestry biomass to produce energy products. Forest biomass is any plant or tree material produced by forest growth….
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…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
…tree cover is lost and land is fragmented into smaller units with greater numbers of owners. Land-use planning with trees in mind is vital to the sustainability of a community….
