State Managed Forests
…plant community are desired. The Stewardship Plan also includes the logistics of road maintenance and access control. Funding for care and management of the Forest is provided by the owner,…
Storm Mitigation Planning
Planning Both communities and arborists need to plan ahead for storms. An effective storm plan will help to minimize a storm’s impacts on your community forest. GFC can help communities…
GFC Leaf Watch: November 5, 2020 (final leaf watch post)
…for some color below 2500’ with the potential for some good color scattered around. As the canopy comes down, roadside sights hidden during the summer months begin to emerge providing…
Water Quality & BMPs
…For instance, water bars with turn-outs, rolling dips and/or broad-based dips installed periodically within a road system allows the roads to drain off periodically into stable areas, preventing or reducing…
Natural Disaster Recovery
…storm. PDF Storm Mitigation Template Community Forest Storm Mitigation Plan for Georgia Communities Template PDF Storm Mitigation Workbook Community Forest Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Timber Impact…
Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® & Tree Line USA
…help communities to manage and expand their public trees. Tree City USA Communities in Georgia In Georgia, more than 150 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City…
Hurricane Michael Forest Access Road and Firebreak Debris Clearing Program
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has established procedures for landowners seeking assistance with debris clearing and restoration of pre-existing forest roads and firebreaks.
Leaf Watch Report October 20th, 2021
…Sweetgum is still showing some dull yellows along roads and river corridors. Some small roadside oaks above 3000’ elevation are beginning to show color change. Maples have picked up varying…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…drives in the region. Highway 180 has good roadside vistas and views of changing mountainsides. In the lower elevations, leaf colorations along roadsides are beginning to show some great color….
Care For Your Community’s Trees
…GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a Community Forestry Friend social media badge….
