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…
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
…officials and their responsibilities CWPPs are designed through collaboration with all local stakeholders. Planning enables communities to address their development patterns in the wildland urban interface (WUI) and determine how…
Ask The Arborist
…Forestry Commission, and while our community foresters are International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists, their expertise mainly pertains to trees commonly found in Georgia. Note: GFC email serves cannot accept…
Leaf Watch Report for October 27th, 2021
…the red patches seen from overlooks and ridges. Hickory and poplar have made the most significant changes over the past week as they are beginning to display a mix of…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
…Provided? You will need to complete a short self-assessment survey for your community that takes about 20 minutes to complete online. The survey helps us to determine what support is…
Environmental
…heat islands change weather patterns. This can alter the amount and duration of local and downwind rainfall patterns. Urban trees lessen the impact of the urban heat island effect and…
Fire Prevention Week 2020
…10 feet, and maintain fuel breaks (walkways, driveways, paths) to stop wildfire spread. Extended Zone: In this zone, focus on reducing heavy accumulations of fuels to interrupt a wildfire’s path…
Community Resources
…owners and nonprofit organizations. Page on GFC Website Community Forestry Friend Program Application The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) is rewarding communities and campuses implementing exemplary urban forestry programs with a…
Leaf Watch Report for November 11th, 2021
…patches of red. There is very little green left and many species such as yellow poplar, sourwood, and blackgum have lost a majority of their leaves, resulting in patches with…
STEM & Forestry
…of technology comes the need for IT specialists – another valuable career path. How does engineering play into forestry? Engineering is defined as a branch of science and technology that…
