My Experience as an Urban and Community Forestry Intern
…facets of life that can lead to tree decline. Interning with the Urban & Community Forestry Department showed me how the Georgia Forestry Commission works to maintain and improve our…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
Program Overview The Arbor Day Foundation is providing funding to help landowners in Georgia with tree planting costs. The funds will be used to reimburse forest landowners for the cost…
STEM & Forestry
…distinguish them in certain forestry careers. A common tool used in forestry is GIS (geographic information system). GIS creates, manages, analyzes, and maps data related to its geographic location. Mills…
Think Trees for the Holidays
GFC rangers transported this 24-foot Georgia grown red cedar to the State Capitol for the Christmas season. Can you believe it? It’s “that time of year again!” The holiday season…
Here comes summer – your trees are getting thirsty!
…of rain are received in a week, supplemental water is likely not needed. Check this fact sheet for more information: How to Water Your Trees. A GFC “Ask the Arborist”…
North Georgia Burn Ban Beginning May 1 Boosts Air Quality
…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….
Learning to Lead: GFC Foresters Come Together for Leadership Conference in Helen, GA
…us to gain a better understanding of ourselves and how we each are like pieces of a puzzle that come together to make up the GFC. These activities highlighted our…
Vigilance Urged as Insect-Attacks Emerge
…year. “We want to get this information out to landowners,” said Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator Lynne Womack, “because there are certain things that can be done to prevent…
Mulch Appreciated! Mulch Obliged!
…hottest months (as well as the coldest, wettest and driest.) Mulch helps maintain soil temperature and moisture, reduce water loss from soil, reduce weed competition, improve soil structure, and give…
The GFC Seedling Store is Open for Business!!
…demand is expected once again this year for Georgia Giants Loblolly, as well as Select Piedmont 3rd Cycle Loblolly and Super Select Premium Slash. These superior selections offer larger yields…
