GFC and COVID-19: 5/21/20 Update

communities. What will that look like and what can you expect from us? With input from GFC staff statewide, representatives from various GFC service teams are working as a committee…

Explore and Enjoy Georgia’s Public Lands

…part of a thriving agricultural industry west of Atlanta. Common crops included cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco. There are more trees growing in that part of Paulding County now, however,…

Georgia Gets Growing with Tree-planting Grants

…with trees. A complete list of projects and their locations can be found here: https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry/trees-across-georgia-tag-grant-program. For more information about tree planting and services of the Georgia Forestry Commission, visit gatrees.org….

Forestry Employees Honored for Outstanding Service to Georgia

…nursery operations. Local events to honor these employees for their outstanding service are being planned. For more information about services of the Georgia Forestry Commission visit GaTrees.org. # # #…

GFC’s people and services impact Georgians

Written by Stasia Kelly | GFC Media Relations Specialist When you see the words “Georgia Forestry Commission,” what comes to your mind? Trees, of course – millions upon millions of…

Landowner Resources

…Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF SuddenOakDeath.org The information below provides both quick answers to general questions about Sudden…

Carbon Registry

…energy flows. Some sections of this document end with a sub-section titled Commentary. The commentary sections are non-mandatory and are included to inform the user of background information, provide references…

Fall Wildfire Danger on the Increase Across North Georgia

…public viewing at https://georgiafc.firesponse.com/public/. Please use this to see fire activity in your area, and contact your local Georgia Forestry Commission office with questions about permission to burn in your…

Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners

…have on reducing insect infestations, as well as catastrophic wildfires.” Landowners who have 10 or more acres of forestland or a commercial orchard of any size with trees damaged by…