Grant Funding Available for Urban and Community Forestry Management
…up storm water, and provide innumerable wood products, but they also provide a wonderful sense of place and community. And that can be a great intersection of environmental, economic, and…
GFC Director Lowrimore Named One of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders
…the “Georgia 500” as a group chosen for their role as prominent economic developers, managers, and trailblazers in the state who have accomplished great strides that positively impact Georgia and…
New Year, New Purpose: How to Give Your Tree a Second Life
…For each tree harvested, one to three seedlings are planted in its place, making them a renewable resource. When people purchase them, they also support local economies. So what are…
Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants
…Georgia’s commitment to conserve and enhance its sustainable forest resources,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore. “Trees provide so many environmental, health, and economic benefits that support us all….
Georgia Landowner Earns National Forest Sustainability Award
…in March. “Ms. Brasell’s roots are in forest ecology in Australia. She came to Georgia and earned a degree in Science education, and has been passionate about the beauty and…
State Celebrates Trees’ Value in February for Georgia Arbor Day
…are making tangible investments in future generations by planting more trees today.” In addition, a new study by the Georgia Forestry Commission and Georgia Tech shows the total economic impact…
Forests & Water: A Critical Combination
…clean air are just a few. Thousands of forest-related jobs benefit families, communities, and the state’s economy. Best of all, forests are a renewable resource – if we protect them….
GEORGIA FORESTS: A RENEWABLE INSURANCE POLICY
…billion impact on Georgia’s economy. It provides clean water, clean air, and wildlife habitat valued at more than $32 billion. It produces thousands of products on which we all depend….
BILLY LANCASTER SUMMER YOUTH CAMP
…an opportunity to investigate the wonders of forest and wildlife ecology, learn how to identify trees, and discover the value and importance of forests in their daily lives. A variety…
PLT and Me!
…locations. After returning with their maps, the kids learned about scent and pheromones in the forest ecosystem, as well as learning if they were correct in their beetle findings! Another…
