Educator Resources

…a learning tool. External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term. Classroom Resources TitleDescriptionDocument Type “A Tree’s Dream” Environmental Education Program These materials teach youth about ways…

Area Timber Thefts Yield Arrest and More Investigation

…said Georgia Forestry Commission Law Enforcement Chief Brian Clavier. “Price has been charged with theft by taking and criminal damage to property, both felonies. He is also charged with criminal…

Teacher Conservation Workshop

…water. Participants learn hands-on practical exercises that can supplement their classroom curricula and student projects. Certification in Project Learning Tree, WET, and WILD are awarded at the completion of the…

Forests for Georgia, Georgia for Forests

…boast world class recreational and cultural experiences. Key to this way of life is the state’s robust forest industry, which supports our economy, natural resources and recreational opportunities. In addition…

Taxes & Estate Planning

…market value. This normally results in a reduced assessment for properties in these categories. Passive Loss Rules and Forest Landowner Classifications There are three classifications applied to forest landowners under…

OUTDOOR BURN BAN BOOSTS SUMMER AIR QUALITY

…burn ban is in effect May 1-September 30 in the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Crawford, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas,…

BREEZING INTO SUMMERTIME

…https://gatrees.org/burn-permits-and-notifications/. Georgia’s outdoor summer burn ban is in effect May 1-September 30 in the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta,…

Burn Permits and Notifications

Under Senate Bill 119, GA code section 12-6-90 was changed to eliminate the need to notify the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) by the person, firm, corporation, or association who intends…

Georgia Arbor Day

…garden, citizen group, or developer supporting “tree-friendly” values. Schedule homeowner classes on tree pruning, tree selection, tree identification, and tree planting. Charge a small registration fee and use the money…