Ask The Arborist
Sometimes, a simple question can be answered with a little background information. We invite you to review our various resources for a lot of helpful tips and best practices for…
Educator Resources
Educational Programs TitleDescriptionDocument Type Environmental Education in Georgia Environmental Education Advances Quality Education, environmental education (EE) is a learning process that increases knowledge and awareness about the environment and develops…
Reforestation
…site in container with enough mud, sawdust, or wet moss to cover and keep roots moist. Remove only a single seedling at a time from bucket when hand-planting, or enough…
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Updated September 26, 2023 David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org photo credit The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that belongs to a group of metallic wood-boring beetles….
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…
Taxes & Estate Planning
Ad Valorem Tax Assessment of Timber Sold In Georgia, timber is taxed only once during the period of its growth and that is at the time of harvest or sale….
Natural Disaster Recovery
A fast response is important following a fire, storm or other natural disaster. The following information is aimed at assisting homeowners and community officials to prepare and respond quickly and…
Longleaf Restoration
A Brief History of the Longleaf Pine During the 1700 and 1800s, longleaf populations began to fall as millions of acres were cleared to build communities and transportation routes. In…
Careers
Careers at GFC GFC seeks to recruit highly qualified technical, administrative and managerial personnel. We offer challenging work, training opportunities, attractive employee benefits and a pay for performance compensation plan….
