State Managed Forests

…in should be packed out, trash included. Education Scouting groups and other organizations are encouraged to use the area for outdoor education. The GFC staff is often available to provide…

Forest Health

…hemlock trees. Preventative measures are available for homeowners and landowners to protect their trees from HWA. Redbay Ambrosia Beetle – Redbay ambrosia beetles carry the destructive laurel wilt disease. See…

Human Resources Information

…hire. GFC may use publicly-available information in its selection process, including print and social media. Benefits and Training Benefits Overview Rates for the coverages below vary based upon options selected…

Care For Your Community’s Trees

…and public works employees. (ISA credit and certificate of completion available) External Website eLearn Urban Forestry (Southern Regional Extension Forestry) eLearn Urban Forestry is a distance-learning program for beginning urban…

Community Forestry Assistance

…to $5,000 in funding to plant trees to create healthier, shaded playground areas on elementary school campuses. This funding is available to elementary schools, PTAs, and community groups. GFC’s U&CF…

Educator Resources

…Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Research Take care of the forest, and it will take care of you. As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of…

Help at Hand for Michael-Struck GA Landowners

…November includes $20 million for debris cleanup in areas where the storm decimated millions of acres of forestland and tree orchards. Two programs are available to help landowners with specific…

Free Prescribed Fire Class for Select Applicants

…Technical College from 8 AM – 5 PM. The no-charge offer is available to the first 15 applicants only, and registration must be completed by April 10. Prescribed fire is…