Five Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban & Community Forest
The five-year plan is a guidance document for the Urban & Community Forestry program of the GFC and the GTC. The plan is developed by a diverse group of industry leaders in Georgia.
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 about 175,000 acres per year, which corresponds to approximately 36 million trees per year. View report.
SMOKEY BEAR & KEVIN BACON SAY “PLAY IT SAFE” WITH WILDFIRES
…by the USDA Forest Service (USFS). The Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program assists at-risk communities with planning for and lowering wildfire risks on state, tribal, and privately managed lands….
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Coastal Georgia’s Green Infrastructure & Stormwater Management
Discover the damaging effects of stormwater runoff and how you can help protect, preserve, and restore Coastal Georgia’s water quality and natural resources.
Prescribed Burning Management
Assistance with prescribed burning, including firebreak installation, burn plan development and assistance carrying out a burn.
Georgia Species Management & Conservation Programs
As one of six divisions within Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is charged with conserving, enhancing and promoting Georgia’s wildlife resources, including game and nongame animals, fish and protected plants.
How to Evaluate and Manage Storm Damaged Forest Areas
Read this resource to learn what steps to take to evaluate storm damage.
Tree Risk Management
Trees provide a host of benefits, but we have a responsibility to assess and minimize risks associated with the forest canopy.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Management in Georgia (2019)
Guidelines for addressing infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid pests.