Emergency Response
…Slow internet speeds may hamper proper functioning. Open the Georgia Wildfire Public Viewer Helpful Resources The following listings are intended to provide forest landowners with resources that can help with…
Incident Command System
The ICS is managed by the National Interagency Incident Management System (NIIMS). It gets agencies on the same page by: integrating common communication terminology providing training systemizing qualifications supporting technology…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…Unit ICS Type 6/7 Engine – Tanks are constructed of 3/16” aluminum and are baffled to meet current NFPA specifications PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….
Doing Business in Georgia
…24-million acres of forestland. It outlines the numerous economic, environmental, and social benefits of Georgia’s forests and details specific challenges to the resource that provided more than 141,000 jobs and…
Smokey Bear
…does not play games, race, dance, etc. Smokey Bear must have a uniformed escort from either the Georgia Forestry Commission or the U.S. Forest Service. All speaking presentations are given…
Ask The Arborist
…and Carolina hemlock trees, eventually resulting in tree mortality. The very existence of the eastern and Carolina hemlock species is greatly threatened by HWA. PDF Hypoxolon Canker in Urban Trees…
Certified Tree Professionals
…if they provide the specific service you are seeking. Sometimes, when you do find an arborist not attached to a tree care company, they work for a county or municipality…
Community Tree Advocacy
Whether you’re looking to get involved with an existing organization or begin the process of starting your own, GFC is here to help. Start a Tree Board A tree board…
Five-Year Plan
The purpose of the Five-Year Plan for Georgia’s Urban and Community Forests is to: provide strategic direction for urban and community forest programs coordinate statewide efforts to value, conserve, manage…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
