Get Ready for Summer with Post-Storm Tree Assessments
…up vegetative debris on the ground, but it is prudent to look up and monitor the structural condition of your trees after any storm event. Trees are put under a…
Waging War on the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
…for those trees, it unfortunately will likely not impact many landowners with infested hemlock trees in their yards. The best way a landowner can protect their hemlock trees from HWA…
Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation
…trespass, a misdemeanor.” Clavier said an inspection conducted by the Georgia Forestry Commission determined 144 trees were cut down on one landowner’s property, with 140 of those being merchantable red…
Arbor Day Celebrated Across Georgia in February
…supplying the state with clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities. For information about Arbor Day events, planting trees, and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit GaTrees.org….
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
Recently, the Georgia Forestry Commission became aware of a serious situation in which one of our employees made an inappropriate and insensitive comment on a personal Facebook post. The comment…
BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME
…for public health and our environment. Clean air is important to human and ecosystem health, and at the Georgia Forestry Commission, we take pride in the tremendous air-cleaning services our…
Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners
…need help with bulldozing downed trees and debris,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Chuck Williams. “Applications are being taken now, and we are optimistic about the effects this program will…
#SpringIntoAction with GFC!
…Commission), twitter (@gatrees) and Instagram (gatrees) pages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a while, we’ll post a theme to inspire you. Then you and your kids and all your…
Law Enforcement Warns About Fake Burn Permitting Scam
…the Georgia Forestry Commission are free and are only available through the Georgia Forestry Commission,” Williams said. This scam was created outside the United States and was used similarly last…